Press Releases

ACLU of Wisconsin, Voting Rights Advocates File Complaint Urging the Reopening of In-Person Absentee Voting Sites in Milwaukee County and Beyond

MILWAUKEE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin and a coalition of voting rights advocates today filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Election Commission to demand that all jurisdictions that have canceled early in-person voting promptly restore in-person absentee voting.

Marsy’s Law Fails the Victims it Purports to Protect

On April 7th, voters will be asked to amend the state constitution to enact “Marsy’s Law,” a sweeping measure that purports to protect victims’ rights – but in fact threatens the civil liberties of all Wisconsinites.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Commends Governor Evers for Vetoing Prison Expanding Legislation  

MADISON – The ACLU of Wisconsin today commended Governor Tony Evers on his decision to veto a package of bills that would have exacerbated mass incarceration, diminished public safety, forced the construction of new state prisons, and cost billions in taxpayer dollars.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Attempted Voter Purge 

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding a Wisconsin appeals court ruling blocking an effort to remove voters from the rolls. 

ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Attempted Voter Purge 

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin released the following statement regarding a Wisconsin appeals court ruling blocking an effort to remove voters from the rolls.