Press Releases

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Open Records Requests Seeking Answers About Police Killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr.

We filed a series of open records requests related to the conduct of out-of-state law enforcement agencies brought to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

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.

ACLU of Wisconsin Seeks Court Enforcement of Statute That Keeps Incarcerated, Justice-Involved Families Together

We filed a lawsuit to order that the DOC follow a Wisconsin law requiring incarcerated parents to retain physical custody of their infants and be held in the least restrictive custody. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Anti-Trans Incarceration Bill That Violates Constitution, Federal Law

In a departure from standards required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, AB 447 aims to prohibit incarcerated trans people from being housed in facilities matching their authentic gender identity.

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 Voices Support for Anti-Shackling Legislation

A statewide ban on the shackling of incarcerated pregnant people is long overdue.

Organizations Condemn Police Brutality in Kenosha, Call for Independent Investigation

The ACLU of Wisconsin, All in Wisconsin, Leaders of Kenosha, and Black Leaders Organizing For Communities (BLOC) issued the following joint statement regarding the egregious assault and arrest of an innocent Black man by Kenosha Police.

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls Enactment of SB 101 ‘A Step in the Wrong Direction in Wisconsin’s Fight Against Drug Overdoses’

Gov. Evers signed into law today an excessively punitive drug policy that is counterproductive to combatting the overdose crisis. It's a step in the wrong direction.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform