Press Releases

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ACLU of Wisconsin Files Amicus Brief in Support of Case Challenging Statewide Ban on Fusion Voting

Fusion voting allows voters to select the candidate of their choice without having to support one of the major parties.

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns ICE Detention of Longtime Milwaukeean Salah Sarsour

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour was detained by ICE on March 30, despite holding a green card for 32 years.

ACLU of Wisconsin and ACLU React to FBI Arrest of Milwaukee Judge

The ACLU of Wisconsin and the ACLU released the following statement today after the FBI arrested Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan

ACLU of Wisconsin Sends Letter to Milwaukee Common Council About Surveillance Technology

We wrote an open letter to the Common Council calling for a two-year pause on the adoption of any new surveillance technology.

After ACLU, FRFF Letter, Germantown Police Department Removes Language from Social Media Post Signaling Religious Preference in Hiring

After we sent a letter to the police chief, Germantown PD removed unconstitutional religious scripture from a social media post promoting a job listing.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Reminds Law Enforcement Agencies of Responsibility to Respect Protesters’ Rights During RNC

We sent a letter to law enforcement leaders reminding them of their responsibility to respect the constitutional rights of Republican National Convention demonstrators.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

Court Says RNC Protest Rules Are Constitutional, Parade Route To Stay in Place

A federal judge ruled that Milwaukee's protest rules during the RNC do not need to be changed to comply with constitutional requirements.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Designation of Protest Zones, Hard Security Zone During Republican National Convention

Read our statement about the Secret Service's designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC.
Issue Areas: First Amendment