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. 

We just won our case against the State of Wisconsin over health insurance coverage for transgender state employees. The Judge called the exclusion of coverage a straightforward case of sex discrimination.

As LGBT people across the nation celebrate Pride Month and work to change public perspective, the ACLU of Wisconsin took a new look at the Badger State’s flag by unveiling an alternative version at this month's pride festivities in Milwaukee and Eau Claire.

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