Press Releases

ACLU of Wisconsin Releases Guide Providing Guidance on Protecting Civil Rights and Liberties In Schools

This toolkit serves as a resource for students, parents, and teachers to protect and advance civil liberties in public schools throughout Wisconsin.
Issue Areas: Education Equity

ACLU of Wisconsin Emphasizes the Importance Of Student’s First Amendment Rights Ahead of Protests Planned at UW Colleges

We call on university officials to defend the First Amendment rights of protesters and stop retaliation against them.

Passage of AB 510 Would Force LGBTQ+ Outings, Censor Wisconsin Schools, ACLU of Wisconsin Says

We condemn the passage of AB 510, which would force Wisconsin schools to misgender trans students and censor discussion of race, gender, and sexuality.

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Open Record Requests with Six School Districts That Recently Banned Books

We filed records requests with six school districts – Menomonee Falls, Howard-Suamico, Waukesha, Elmbrook, Elkhorn, and Kenosha Unified school districts.

ACLU of Wisconsin to Launch Know Your Rights Tour

Events aim to empower the Milwaukee community with knowledge about their rights during police interactions.

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns State Assembly Vote to Pass Anti-Trans Legislative Package

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bills 377, 378, and 465 — legislation that would exclude trans student athletes and bar trans youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare.

ACLU of Wisconsin Opposes Non-Inclusive Sports Bills Because All Kids Should Play

SB 377 and SB 378 would exclude trans students from sports, which should be inclusive spaces promoting positive outcomes for all students.

Case Challenging MMSD’s Policy Against Forced Outing Dismissed in Victory for Trans Students

WILL and ADF withdrew their appeal of the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging MMSD's policy against the forced outing of trans students.

ACLU of Wisconsin and Wisconsin ELPH File Lawsuit on Behalf of Students of Color in Greendale

We filed a lawsuit with WisELPH to hold Greendale School District responsible for its commitments to address racial harassment.