Madison Protest Clears Amid Tension | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 2m

Madison officials waited nearly two weeks before clearing a protest encampment that formed after the fatal police shooting of Corey Ruiz, citing the need to honor First Amendment rights and give the community space to grieve — even as tensions escalated and the site became dangerous. City workers began dismantling the encampment this week, sparking clashes with police that led to 22 arrests, including a juvenile with a firearm — though no weapons or force were used by officers, and pepper spray was deployed in one instance. The situation has ignited fierce debate: some residents are furious…