Racial Justice

The ACLU of Wisconsin aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race.

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Statement from the Filmmakers of CYCLE and ACLU Wisconsin

“Those who commit the murders write the reports.” - Ida B. Wells
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform, Racial Justice
News & Commentary
Ida B Wells quote reading "Those who commit the murders writes the reports."

The ‘Cycle’ Continues

Another Wisconsinite was killed by police – hours after the world premiere of “Cycle," a documentary about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ty’Rese West by Mount Pleasant Police Officer Eric Giese.
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No one should be incarcerated for marijuana

Second Chance Month: Wisconsin Must Take Common-Sense Steps to End Mass Incarceration Now

From marijuana convictions to crimeless revocation, our broken criminal legal system impacts the civil rights and liberties of too many Wisconsinites.
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Surveillance is a Racial Justice Issue

The targeting of civil rights protesters speaks to an urgent need for community control over police surveillance.
Court Case
Dec 20, 2006

Castaneda v. Welch: Milwaukee FPC Must Investigate Citizen Complaints

Court Case
Feb 10, 2010

Affordable Housing in Wisconsin

Court Case
Feb 14, 2002

ACLU & NAACP v. Wisconsin DWD: Discrimination in Welfare

The ACLU and NAACP filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for racial discrimination in the W-2 program.
Court Case
Oct 01, 2020

Mchomvu v. Cedarburg School District: Schools Must Investigate Discrimination Complaints