Press Releases

If you are a member of the media, email media@aclu-wi.org to reach the Communications Department.

Apr 25, 2025

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
Issue Areas: First Amendment, Immigrants' Rights
Mar 06, 2025

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns New 287(g) Agreements Between ICE and Washington, Winnebago Counties

BREAKING: The Washington County and Winnebago County Sheriff Departments entered into 287(g) agreements with ICE.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Criminal Legal Reform
Feb 04, 2025

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Proposed Legislation Compelling County Sheriffs to Collaborate with ICE

We oppose LRB-0779, a bill proposal which aims to penalize Wisconsin sheriffs who refuse to collaborate with ICE.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Jan 30, 2025

ACLU of Wisconsin Celebrates Dane County Sheriff Terminating Involvement in SCAAP Program, No Longer Selling Information to ICE

After years of advocacy, the Dane County Sheriff yesterday announced withdrawal from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) in a victory for immigrants' rights.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Aug 25, 2022

ACLU of Wisconsin Releases Report on Immigration Enforcement in Wisconsin, Exposing the Jail-to-Deportation Pipeline

Close collaboration between Wisconsin local law enforcement and ICE is fueling the deportation of immigrants.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Criminal Legal Reform