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Today, hundreds of thousands of Americans are being denied their full voting rights simply because they live in D.C. A lot of us grew up thinking this was normal or simply the way it has to be. It's not. In fact, Washington, D.C. is the only national capital in the democratic world whose citizens do not have equal voting and representation rights. 

My name is Shaadie Ali, and I've recently stepped into the role as interim executive director for the ACLU of Wisconsin. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share my journey with the ACLU.

In the run up to the 2020 elections, the ACLU of Wisconsin embarked on an unprecedented effort to protect voting rights, defend democracy, and encourage all Wisconsinites - particularly those who are typically less likely to vote - to turn out and cast their ballots. 

“Stay Registered To Vote: Return WEC Postcards before July 15”

By Audra R. Attaway. Audra is an intern with the ACLU of Wisconsin.

By Rachael Meixensperger, ACLU of Wisconsin intern

By: Wil Steebs. Wil is an intern with the ACLU of Wisconsin.

For the past few weeks, our ACLU of Wisconsin team has traveled around the state, raising our voices to demand that Wisconsin’s 2021-23 biennial budget reflects the will of the people -- one that is grounded in justice, equity and investment in communities—and especially in marginalized communities.

Throughout 2020, multiple county sheriffs in Wisconsin decided to sign formal collaboration agreements with federal immigration authorities. Their decision to use local resources to assist on federal immigration tasks only serves to divide communities and drive immigrants in Wisconsin into the shadows. The ACLU is urging both the Biden administration and local officials to end the use of such agreements.