Press Releases

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ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Supreme Court Race

Chris Taylor is the next Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns ICE Detention of Longtime Milwaukeean Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour was detained by ICE on March 30, despite holding a green card for 32 years.

ACLU of Wisconsin Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Miranda Rights for School Students

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that law enforcement must read students their Miranda rights before conducting a custodial interrogation in a school setting.

ACLU of Wisconsin Supports Common Council Letter Calling For Police Surveillance Reforms in Milwaukee

After alleged misuse of Flock by MPD officer, MCC members call for urgent reforms and adoption of CCOPS framework.

ACLU of Wisconsin Announces Campaign to Empower Voters In State Supreme Court Election

We're teaming up with ACLU National to engage Wisconsin voters ahead of the April 7 state Supreme Court election.

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Accusations Of Milwaukee Police Officer Misusing Flock Surveillance Technology

Cases like these demonstrate why we can’t afford to allow law enforcement to use surveillance tools without proper oversight or safeguards to protect against misuse.

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls for Accountability After Milwaukee Police Chief Announces Facial Recognition Moratorium

We urge Chief Norman to follow through on his new ban of facial recognition technology use by MPD.

ACLU of Wisconsin Releases Guide to Voting in Wisconsin for 2026-28

The ACLU of Wisconsin released a new nonpartisan voting guide which provides information on all aspects of voting.

Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Youth Facilities Found in Compliance, Triggering End to Court-Ordered Monitoring Set in Place by 2017 Lawsuit

Community-based alternatives to incarceration and closure of the facility remain the best solutions, advocates say
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform