In the Courts

At any given time, the ACLU of Wisconsin has thirty to forty active matters on its litigation docket. From municipalities infringing on individuals' free speech rights, to schools not taking race-based bullying seriously, to broader statewide issues.

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Feb 16, 2011

Appling v. Doyle: Domestic Partnership Protections

LGBTQIA+ Rights
Status: Won

On July 31, 2014, the Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously ruled to protect domestic partnership provisions without discrimination on the basis of gender.

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Feb 10, 2010

Affordable Housing in Wisconsin

Racial Justice

The ACLU of Wisconsin has long been concerned with fair housing in Wisconsin, time and again challenging racist practices, redlining and attacks on affordable housing....

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Dec 20, 2006

Castaneda v. Welch: Milwaukee FPC Must Investigate Citizen Complaints

Police, Prisons, and Criminal Law Reform
Status: Decided

On September 18, 2002, armed Milwaukee police officers ...

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Sep 1, 2006

Flynn v. Doyle: Medical Care at Taycheedah Women’s Prison

Police, Prisons, and Criminal Law Reform
Status: Victory!

We won better conditions for prisoners at Taycheedah Correctional Institution in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.

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Jan 24, 2006

Fields v. Smith: Medical Treatment for Trans Prisoners

LGBTQIA+ Rights
Status: Won

Anti-trans law barring prison doctors from providing gender affirming healthcare struck down as unconstitutional.

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Apr 20, 2005

Dunnum v. Wisconsin: Domestic Partnership Benefits

LGBTQIA+ Rights
Status: Closed

The ACLU fought for domestic partnership for same-sex couples until the legislature passed the desired protections in a bill.

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