The application for the 2022 Summer Justice Institute is now live! CLICK HERE TO APPLY! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 13, 9am.
The ACLU of Wisconsin is offering the 2022 Summer Justice Institute for high school students July 18 through 29 in a hybrid format! That means we will be doing a mixed in-person and digital format to help accommodate the fast-changing health landscape.
Each summer for the past four years, the ACLU of Wisconsin, in partnership with community groups and leaders, has provided approximately 40 high school students (including incoming freshman), a FREE two-week intensive camp experience teaching essential leadership and social justice issues, skills and techniques for civic engagement. At the Summer Justice Institute (SJI) students will become experts on the issues currently being confronted in Wisconsin today.
Contact Deputy Director of Community Engagement Abby Kanyer at akanyer@aclu.wi.org. if you have any questions or need help completing the application. Follow Us on instagram @aclu_youth!
FAQs
Is my child eligible for SJI?
SJI is open to upcoming high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
If I live outside of Milwaukee, can I still participate in SJI?
While we are open to participants from other counties and cities in Wisconsin, special preference will be given to students Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee County.
Event Date
Monday, July 18, 2022 (All day) to Friday, July 29, 2022 (All day)
On June 19, 1865, federal troops in Galveston, Texas, announced that enslaved people were freed after the Civil War. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, enslaved people in Texas were not informed of their freedom until two years later. That’s why Juneteenth has come to be known as Emancipation Day and continues to be celebrated each year as a reminder of freedom and community.
Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, but we still have a long way to go in the fight for racial justice. This holiday provides a great opportunity to support the Black-led organizations throughout the state who work hard to uplift Wisconsin’s Black communities:
No matter where you are in Wisconsin, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth with your community. Here is a list of some celebrations throughout the state:
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling overturning Roe v. Wade in an unprecedented attack on women’s rights and reproductive freedom. But this fight isn’t just taking place at the Supreme Court. The ACLU is prepared for this moment, and will continue fighting in courts and legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box — and you can join us. Here are six ways you can take action.
1. Take the Pledge
No matter where you live, you can join the fight and support our partners fighting for abortion rights. A good place to start? Take the pledge to show your support.
2. Share Your Story
Abortion access changes lives for the better. If you have had an abortion, supported loved ones seeking an abortion, faced obstacles to accessing care, or have had other experiences related to abortion access, share your story to show why abortion is an essential right.
Can’t attend a rally or would prefer a more remote option? Text FIGHTBACK to 826-23 to join ACLU alerts for more actions and updates on the crucial work ahead – delivered right to your phone.*
4. Talk to Friends and Family
Abortion is likely to come up in conversations about the news — including among friends and family over the dinner table. Check out our handy guide for quick, crucial facts on abortion to equip you when discussing this essential right.
As we head into midterm elections and prepare for the 2024 national election, we must center abortion in the public debate for all elected officials and support candidates who unequivocally support abortion rights. Ask your elected officials and local candidates where they stand on reproductive rights, demand commitments to protecting abortion access, and spread the word to other voters.
6. Donate
Across the country, abortion funds are helping people access care by providing financial assistance to patients in need. You can help expand the impact by donating to an abortion fund today.
You can also donate to help the ACLU continue fighting for reproductive freedom. Together, we will work toward a better future — one in which everyone is free to make decisions about their own lives and futures.
How the ACLU is Fighting Back
In courthouses and state legislatures across the country, the ACLU is challenging abortion restrictions and promoting abortion access in close collaboration with local providers and our partners. Our advocacy efforts have helped pass legislation protecting or expanding abortion access in states including Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.
Credit: Allison Shelley
After years of advocacy, we won a federal lawsuit challenging a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule that required patients seeking mifepristone, a safe drug used for abortion, to pick up the pill in-person at a medical facility. The FDA has permanently repealed the in-person dispensing requirement since that victory, expanding essential access to abortion in states across the country. We’ve already shown we can win, and our strategies continue to evolve along with the fight for bodily autonomy.
The Supreme Court’s decision is a brazen attack on our fundamental rights, but the ACLU will never stop defending the right to decide when and whether to have a child, and to ensure that everyone who decides to have an abortion can access the care and support they need. We’ve been working for abortion access since before Roe v. Wade was decided, and we are committed to using the full force of the organization to keep up the fight for as long as it takes.
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Another way to join the fight? Donate now to help us win critical battles in courts and legislatures across the country.
