Press Releases

Statement from the Filmmakers of CYCLE and ACLU Wisconsin

“Those who commit the murders write the reports.” - Ida B. Wells

New ACLU Report: Black Wisconsinites More Than 5 Times As Likely to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession As Racial Disparity Grows

We released "The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin," a report advocating for marijuana legalization and revealing the cost of continued criminalization.

ACLU of Wisconsin Report Highlights Use & Impact of Carceral Sanctions in Municipal Courts In Wisconsin

We published a report highlighting how municipal court processes in Wisconsin inherently criminalize poverty and have racially disparate effects.

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds To Deadly Civilian Police Shooting in Milwaukee By Columbus, Ohio Police

The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the deadly police shooting that took place this afternoon in Milwaukee.

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 Celebrates Early Voting Site Victories

After months of advocacy, the Common Council unanimously approved new Milwaukee early voting locations for elections in 2024!

ACLU of Wisconsin to Launch Know Your Rights Tour

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