News & Commentary
Dec 09, 2020
Even With Proper Precautions, Incarcerated People Still Face Enormous Risks During The Pandemic
Right now, Wisconsin state prisons are a public health catastrophe. The meteoric spike in COVID-19 statewide has set off a severe outbreak in Wisconsin prisons. There have now been more than 9,000 positive tests overall, and more than 1,200 active cases throughout the system. Nineteen people have lost their lives.
Dec 01, 2020
ACLU urges Madison Common Council to Ban Facial Recognition
On Tuesday, December 1, the ACLU sent a letter to the Madison Common Council urging them to ban the use of facial recognition technology, which is highly-invasive and prone to racial bias. Later that evening, they voted in favor of the ban. Read the letter below.
Oct 31, 2020
Blog: “Don’t Panic -- Results Are Going to Take Time”
By Ryeshia Farmer, Rights For All Campaign Coordinator
Oct 29, 2020
Blog: "Our Role in the 2020 Election"
2020 is an unprecedented year, and it’s only natural that this year’s election will also enter uncharted territory. This is the first major national election in our lifetimes to occur during a global pandemic, and one in which an unprecedented number of ballots will be cast in Wisconsin and nationwide.
Oct 16, 2020
Join us for the 2020 Youth Social Justice Forum
The ACLU of Wisconsin's Youth Social Justice Forum is virtual this year. High School Students are invited to apply!
Sep 29, 2020
Elisabeth Lambert Joins ACLU of Wisconsin As Equal Justice Work Fellow
MILWAUKEE - The ACLU of Wisconsin today announced that former Wisconsin public school teacher turned attorney Elisabeth Lambert has joined its staff as an Equal Justice Work Fellow. The fellowship lasts for the next two years.
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