Criminal Legal Reform

Our so-called justice system is anything but. We work to reimagine community safety, hold police accountable, ensure a fair day in court, and protect jailed Wisconsinites.

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ACLU of Wisconsin Raises Alarm on ICE Detention By Wisconsin Counties

Our open records requests have revealed that Ozaukee, Brown, and Sauk county sheriffs have made recent deals with ICE to house and transport detained immigrants.
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ACLU of Wisconsin Files Brief in Case Advocating For the Rights of Students During School Interrogations

We filed an amicus brief asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to protect students' constitutional rights when police question them at school. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
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Video Series: The Fight for Incarcerated Mothers and Their Children

This video series details the story of the fight for incarcerated mothers and their children, made in partnership with UWM Film Students.
Campaign
Aug 2025

Community Control Over Police Surveillance

Local law enforcement’s use of surveillance technology, which in most places has occurred without any community input or control, presents significant threats to civil liberties.
Campaign
Sep 2025

Pregnant in Prison

All pregnant people deserve dignity before, during, and after birth.
Campaign
Aug 2025

Legalize It Wisconsin

While we continue the vicious and costly cycle of criminalizing marijuana possession, a majority of registered voters in Wisconsin believe cannabis should be legal.
Campaign
Aug 2025

Know Your Rights Community Training Program

We give community trainings so that people know their rights when interacting with law enforcement.