Press Releases

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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

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Statement After Police Killing in Madison

ACLU calls for investigation into fatal shooting by Madison police

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Amicus Brief in Support of Case Challenging Statewide Ban on Fusion Voting

Fusion voting allows voters to select the candidate of their choice without having to support one of the major parties.

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Brief Advocating For Transgender Students To Use Bathrooms Consistent with Their Gender Identity

We filed an amicus brief on behalf of GSAFE in support of New Richmond School District's trans students.

Who Watches the Watchers? ACLU of Wisconsin Reacts to Reports of At Least Two More Police Under Investigation for Flock Misuse

MPD detective charged, two Racine officers reportedly being investigated in five-day span.

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

In the wake of another case of misuse, we're calling for swift action to regulate police surveillance.