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Without the governor’s veto, Wisconsin families with trans kids might flee

Governor Evers protected trans kids. Will the next governor of Wisconsin do the same?
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Racial Profiling Rampant After Supreme Court Ruling

After SCOTUS gave ICE the green light to profile Latinos, daily life upended for immigrants and U.S. citizens alike
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The Surveillance State Isn’t Inevitable: Wisconsin is Winning Against Flock

Wisconsin communities are paying attention and fighting back against invasive surveillance.

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Aug 4, 2026

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Mass Arrests, Reported Injuries Following Sweep of Madison Encampment

Jul 31, 2026

ACLU of Wisconsin Sues State Over Unconstitutional Law Denying Trans People Right to Accurate Birth Certificates

WI statute 69.15(b) mandates that trans or intersex people who seek to modify the sex marker on their birth certificate must first undergo a “surgical sex change” procedure

Jul 23, 2026

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Statement After Police Killing in Madison

ACLU calls for investigation into fatal shooting by Madison police

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Terminating ICE Detainers in Wisconsin with Voces de La Frontera

An ICE detainer is a voluntary request to illegally hold individuals in jail for an additional 48 hours after they should have been released so that ICE can take custody of and deport them.