Disability Justice

We strive for an America free of discrimination against people with disabilities, where they are valued, integrated members of society with full access to education, homes, health care, transportation, jobs, voting, and beyond.

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News & Commentary

Judy Heumann's Legacy Lives On

The disability rights pioneer passed away on March 4. Her work inspired a generation of activists.
Press Release
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ACLU of Wisconsin and Other Organizations Submit Comments Opposing I-94 Freeway Expansion

The ACLU submitted comments opposing the proposed expansion of I-94 due to the negative environmental and racial impacts.
Press Release
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the ban on unstaffed drop boxes.

ACLU of Wisconsin Blasts Decision to Ban Drop Boxes

The ACLU of Wisconsin issued a statement today denouncing the state Supreme Court’s decision to ban ballot drop boxes and return assistance in Wisconsin.
Legislation
Oct 31, 2025

AB 614/SB 611: Classroom Removals

This bill would make it easier for teachers to take students out of classrooms if the teacher says the student’s behavior is disruptive, creating new avenues for excluding students with disabilities by creating new powers to eject a student from the classroom.
Status: Passed both chambers
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Oct 31, 2025

AB 613/ SB 612: Parental Notification for All Classroom Removals

This bill would require schools to notify all parents of every student in the class each time a student is removed from the classroom and explain how the removed student diminished the quality or quantity of instructional time provided to the class.
Status: Passed Assembly
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Oct 24, 2025

AJR 108/SJR 98: Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment

This proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee that the state and local governments must treat everyone equally under the law.
Status: Introduced
Position: Support
Legislation
Oct 09, 2025

AJR 102/ SJR 94:Banning DEI in State and Local Government

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to ban state agencies and local governments from using race, sex, ethnicity and other factors in hiring decisions and public accommodations.
Status: Passed both chambers
Position: Oppose