Press Releases

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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 Condemns State Assembly Vote to Pass Anti-Trans Legislative Package

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bills 377, 378, and 465 — legislation that would exclude trans student athletes and bar trans youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare.

ACLU of Wisconsin Voices Support for Anti-Shackling Legislation

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

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bill An Attack on The Rights of Youth

A gender-affirming care ban for trans youth is circulating the Wisconsin Legislature, another attack on crucial healthcare.

ACLU of Wisconsin Applauds Return of Reproductive Freedom For Wisconsinites

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed abortion care today at their Walter Street and Madison East locations.

ACLU of Wisconsin Opposes Non-Inclusive Sports Bills Because All Kids Should Play

SB 377 and SB 378 would exclude trans students from sports, which should be inclusive spaces promoting positive outcomes for all students.

Case Challenging MMSD’s Policy Against Forced Outing Dismissed in Victory for Trans Students

WILL and ADF withdrew their appeal of the dismissal of their lawsuit challenging MMSD's policy against the forced outing of trans students.

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Statement On Reversal of Statewide Conversion Therapy Ban

A GOP-led committee struck down the statewide ban on conversion therapy, a dangerous and discredited practice falsely claiming to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.