Press Releases

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.

Jury Rejects Claim That Milwaukee Police Department Unlawfully Arrested Two After 2016 Protests

A jury today rejected claims that the Milwaukee Police Department violated the rights of two Milwaukee residents by unlawfully arresting them after a protest mourning the fatal police shooting of Syville Smith in 2016.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

Federal Judge Rules That Case Alleging Milwaukee Police Department Unlawfully Arrested Two After 2016 Protests Will Go to Trial

A federal judge has rejected MPD's motion to dismiss a case brought by 2 Milwaukee residents who asserted that their rights were violated by the police when arrested following peaceful protest and mourning at the memorial site of Sylville Smith in 2016.

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