Press Releases

Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago – and effectively banning abortion in Wisconsin and other states across the country. 

Monitor Reports Deteriorating Conditions at Lincoln Hills Youth Prison

Juvenile Law Center, ACLU of Wisconsin Sound Alarms Over Use of Solitary Confinement, Worsening Conditions

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Leaked SCOTUS Opinion That Would Overrule Roe

The ACLU of Wisconsin responded to reporting of a leaked draft opinion of the Dobbs v. Jackson case from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, previewing what it could mean for the people of Wisconsin.

ACLU of Wisconsin Commends Court Decision For Cedarburg School District To Address Racial Harassment at Its Schools

The ACLU of Wisconsin applauded a judge’s ruling in favor of a  Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction directive requiring the Cedarburg School District to seriously address racial harassment at its schools, affirming DPI’s verdict last summer that Cedarburg had failed to investigate a student’s
Issue Areas: Education Equity

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Complaint Alleging Pervasive Discrimination In Oshkosh Area School District

The ACLU of Wisconsin filed a civil rights complaint this week seeking an investigation into the Oshkosh Area School District.
Issue Areas: Education Equity

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision

The ACLU of Wisconsin today condemned the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent adoption of a redistricting map that is anti-democratic and highly partisan. 

ACLU of Wisconsin Requests Records Regarding Ban on Alleged Controversial and Political Signs in Waukesha School District

We filed an open records request with the School District of Waukesha to find out whether its ban on political and controversial signage and symbols is in violation of the Constitution and other civil rights protections.

The ACLU of Wisconsin Releases Statement Regarding Governor’s Veto of Anti-Protest Legislation

Gov. Evers protected our protest rights with his veto of Senate Bill 289.
Issue Areas: First Amendment