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Oct 17, 2019
ACLU statement on Greendale School District Superintendent’s planned absence at meeting regarding racial harassment
In response to numerous reports of racial harassment at its elementary and high schools, the Greendale School District promised to implement an equity plan that would foster a welcoming an inclusive learning environment for all students.
Oct 17, 2019
We Traveled the State Sounding the Alarm About Crimeless Revocation. Here’s What We Learned.
Our journey across Wisconsin proved that the tide around mass incarceration has turned, and the time to act is now.
By Molly Collins, Advocacy Director
Oct 10, 2019
2018 - 2019 Annual Report
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Oct 09, 2019
When Missing an Appointment Means a Prison Sentence
How Wisconsin's pernicious parole system fuels mass incarceration and perpetuates harm
Oct 07, 2019
ACLU of Wisconsin Reminds Public Schools Of Their Constitutional Obligation To Protect Students From Discrimination
MILWAUKEE — In the wake of numerous reports of harassment in public schools, the ACLU of Wisconsin is reminding school leaders of their responsibility to protect all students from discrimination.
Sep 27, 2019
ACLU calls for immediate release of all footage of ICE arrest
The arrest of longtime Milwaukee resident Jose De La Cruz Espinoza was cruel, senseless, and unacceptable. The way in which he was treated by officers from both ICE and the Milwaukee Police Department traumatized not only Mr. Espinoza, but also devastated his wife and three young children, who were all present for the encounter.
Sep 25, 2019
Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Milwaukee Police Collaboration with ICE
The ACLU of Wisconsin condemns the decision of the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) to collude with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining a longtime Milwaukee resident and sending him to face deportation proceedings.
Sep 23, 2019
ACLU Statement on Independent Consultant's Report on 2018 Stop & Frisk Settlement Agreement
On September 23, 2019, the first annual report of the Consultant in the case of Collins v. City of Milwaukee – the “Stop and Frisk”case – was released. The ACLU of Wisconsin had the following comment:
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