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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Press Release
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ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Mass Arrests, Reported Injuries Following Sweep of Madison Encampment

Issue Areas: Racial Justice, Criminal Legal Reform
News & Commentary
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Reflections on Juneteenth

Read our blog about the reflections and thoughts about Juneteenth and what it means to Wisconsin from our staffer, Kwesi Foli.
News & Commentary
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Ends Undergrad Grants for Minority Students After SCOTUS Guts Affirmative Action

Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant Program ruled unconstitutional using shameful, racist interpretation of Equal Protections Clause
News & Commentary
Voters

The Line in the Sand: The Future of the Fight for Voting Rights

In the wake of the Louisiana v. Callais decision, devastating for our democracy and mental health, we must rally and fight.
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

Keep Families Connected

After successful advocacy, free phone and video call minutes for incarcerated people were added into the 2024 Milwaukee County budget.
Campaign
Aug 2012

Advocating for Environmental Justice and Transit Equity