Racial Justice

The ACLU of Wisconsin aims to preserve and extend constitutionally guaranteed rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race.

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Pride Is a Protest, But It Is Also a Party: The Birth of Gay Bars

Gay bars were never just bars. They were community centers, organizing hubs, and survival networks.
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As Push For Legalization Continues, We Cannot Lose Sight Of Those Most Affected By Cannabis Prohibition

4/20 presents an opportunity for us to meaningfully reflect on the history of drug enforcement in the US and the legacy of the War on Drugs.
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ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Statement Following Dane County Board Vote to Defund Flock

Dane County Board Discontinues funding for Flock
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Wisconsin Women to Know Before Women’s History Month Ends

From civil rights leaders and suffragettes to writers and modern-day advocates, so many women connected to Wisconsin have changed history.
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Dec 20, 2006

Castaneda v. Welch: Milwaukee FPC Must Investigate Citizen Complaints

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Feb 10, 2010

Affordable Housing in Wisconsin

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Feb 14, 2002

ACLU & NAACP v. Wisconsin DWD: Discrimination in Welfare

The ACLU and NAACP filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for racial discrimination in the W-2 program.
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Oct 01, 2020

Mchomvu v. Cedarburg School District: Schools Must Investigate Discrimination Complaints