News & Commentary

As one of the most difficult years in American history comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our most sincere thanks to all of you for sticking with us and remaining committed to the fight for justice and equality in Wisconsin. 

By David Carlson, Smart Justice Regional Organizer

It is not enough to just turn back the clock on the past four years. It is time to put an end to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention machine.

This blog is the fifth in a series outlining a reimagined, just, and humane immigration system for the United States.

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.

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. 

By David Carlson, Smart Justice Campaign Regional Organizer

By Ryeshia Farmer, Rights For All Campaign Coordinator

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.