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The ACLU of Wisconsin opposes provisions of the Budget Bill that would deter victims of discrimination in employment from vindicating their rights under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act and the Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Act.  There are already provisions to address frivolous cases in state law. These changes are extreme, and go far beyond anything necessary to deter any such frivolous litigation. The proposed statutory changes would coerce victims of discrimination who choose to s

ACLU Condemns Group Insurance Board’s Decision to Capitulate to Effort to Reinstate Anti-Transgender Health Care Exclusion

The district court found that in Lambda Legal's case Torres v. Seemeyer (which sought two-parent birth certificates for the marital children of same-sex spouses in Wisconsin) that at least those couples who used assisted insemination can get two-parent birth certificates.  They asked us to share the below information as well.

The ACLU of Wisconsin strongly opposes a bill being circulated in the state legislature that would require local schools to forbid transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. By singling out transgender youth for discriminatory treatment, this bill would subject vulnerable students to further isolation and risk of harm.  Transgender young people already face staggeringly high rates of harassment, assault and suicide.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2015  

·         El histórico fallo de la Corte Suprema significa que las parejas del mismo sexo pronto tendrán la libertad de contraer matrimonio y su matrimonio será respetado por igual en todo Estados Unidos. Este fallo brindará alegría a las familias y será un triunfo final a nivel nacional tras décadas de luchar por la libertad de contraer matrimonio. ·         Esta es una crucial victoria para la libertad, igualdad, inclusión y sobre todo, el amor. Podemos celebrar que nuestro país es un país que cumple con su pro

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin, the ACLU LGBT Project, along with attorneys from Mayer Brown filed a motion today in the case of Wolf v. Walker asking the U.S. District Court to clarify that both parents in a same-sex married couple must be listed on the birth certificates of children born while they are married.  The ACLU is filing the motion on behalf of Kami Young and Karina Willes, who had married in Minnesota before their daughter was born last year.

Since the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the State’s appeal of the ruling in Wolf v. Walker that same-sex couples in Wisconsin have the freedom to marry, the ACLU has received many questions.  Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.  Please note: These questions and answers provide general information only and are not intended as legal advice or guidance on specific situations that individuals or couples may face.  If you have questions about your specific circumstances, you may wish to consult an attorney who practices in the relevant area of law (e.g., family law, adoption, employment law, trusts & estates law, etc.).  If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or because you are married to a person of the same sex, you may also contact the ACLU of Wisconsin at 414-272-4032 or through our website, www.ACLU-WI.org.  This is not a guarantee of legal representation and you should take whatever steps are necessary to preserve your rights while we review your concerns.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Wolf v. Walker, the ACLU has received many questions about marriage in Wisconsin.  Below are some answers to frequently asked questions.  Please note: These questions and answers provide general information only and are not intended as legal advice or guidance on specific situations that individuals or couples may face.  If you have questions about your specific circumstances, you may wish to consult an attorney who practices in the relevant area of law (e.g., family law, adoption, employment law, trusts & estates law, etc.).  If you believe you have been discriminated against because of your sexual orientation or because you are married to a person of the same sex, you may also contact the ACLU of Wisconsin at 414-272-4032 or through our website, www.ACLU-WI.org.  This is not a guarantee of legal representation and you should take whatever steps are necessary to preserve your rights while we review your concerns.