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The Big Share - One Day, One Community, Many Ways to Share

On Tuesday, March 3, we join with Community Shares of Wisconsin and more than 70 partners for The Big Share. It’s a fun, easy, and flexible way to donate to and learn more about organizations that help the State of Wisconsin. Pledge to support the ACLU and join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter, and the hashtag #CSWBigShare

Supreme Court: Review the ACLU's Wisconsin Voter ID Case

The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling upholding Wisconsin's voter ID law.

MKE Police Dept stops too often undermine community trust

The ACLU of Wisconsin released survey results of over 800 Milwaukee residents’ attitudes about police, which demonstrate that Milwaukeeans are less likely to trust or seek help from police officers if they have had contact with police.

Statement from ACLU on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton

The ACLU of Wisconsin regrets District Attorney Chisholm’s decision because it leaves a cloud of uncertainty over the circumstances of and the responsibility for Mr. Hamilton’s death.

State Recognizes Same-Sex Couples Legally Married in Wisconsin

In September, the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin filed suit in federal court on behalf of same-sex couples married in Wisconsin during the week after June 6 Bloechl-Karlsen v. Walker. Today, the State of Wisconsin put out a statement saying it would recognize the marriages of approximately 550 same-sex couples legally married in...