Criminal Legal Reform

Our so-called justice system is anything but. We work to reimagine community safety, hold police accountable, ensure a fair day in court, and protect jailed Wisconsinites.

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ACLU of Wisconsin Raises Alarm on ICE Detention By Wisconsin Counties

Our open records requests have revealed that Ozaukee, Brown, and Sauk county sheriffs have made recent deals with ICE to house and transport detained immigrants.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Criminal Legal Reform
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ACLU of Wisconsin Files Brief in Case Advocating For the Rights of Students During School Interrogations

We filed an amicus brief asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students' constitutional rights when police question them at school. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
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Keeping families together: Video series tells the story of the fight for incarcerated mothers and their children

This video series details the story of the fight for incarcerated mothers and their children, made in partnership with UWM Film Students.
Court Case
Jul 09, 2025

KRC v. State: Miranda Rights During School Interrogations

We filed an amicus brief asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students' constitutional rights when police question them at school.
Court Case
Jun 06, 2025

Religious Freedom in Milwaukee County Jail and CRC

We sent an open records request concerning religious freedom in county jail facilities.
Court Case
Dec 13, 2024

Rule Petition 24-05: Public Interest Legal Services Fund

Court Case
Oct 07, 2024

Rule Petition 24-02: Interpreters in Municipal Court Proceedings

We filed comments with the Wisconsin Supreme Court supporting a proposed new rule which would require that interpreters be provided to non-English speakers in all municipal court proceedings.