Takeaways from the Supreme Court's Term

This term was marked by sharp right turns in major civil rights cases, a mixed record on lower-profile cases, and mixed outcomes in an ascendant emergency docket

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Surveillance is a Racial Justice Issue

The targeting of civil rights protesters speaks to an urgent need for community control over police surveillance.

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Results of the 2024 ACLU of Wisconsin Membership Survey

Here's a snapshot of the results of our Member & Supporter Survey from earlier this year. Thank you for your participation!

Wisconsin’s “Parental Bill of Rights” Proposal isn't about Parents’ Rights

AB 510/SB 489, also known as the “parental bill of rights,” combines various censorship policies to limit classroom discussion of race, gender, and sexuality.

By Jon McCray Jones, Policy Analyst

This Banned Books Week, Don’t Silence Characters

Communications Director Alyssa Mauk shares her personal stories reading and relating to banned books.

By Alyssa Meinecke, Director of Communications, Program & Strategy

From “Don’t Say Gay” to “Rainbowland”

Classroom censorship by state and local governments is only part of a larger attack on American freedoms.

By Jon McCray Jones, Policy Analyst

Celebrating our successes in 2022

What were our biggest wins in 2022?

By Dr. Melinda Q. Brennan, Executive Director

Blog: An Anti-Protest Bill is Headed to Gov. Evers’ Desk. We Must Push Him to Reject It

The Wisconsin legislature just passed Senate Bill 296, a piece of anti-protest legislation, through both chambers. Masquerading as legislation aiming to stop so-called “riots,” SB296 contains broad and ambiguous language that could criminalize various aspects of lawful assembly.

By Abby Kanyer, Deputy Director of Community Engagement

Know Your Rights: Social Media Blocking By Public Officials

Can elected officials block you on social media? We answer some frequently asked questions.