Press Releases

Feb 18, 2020

The ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Extreme Anti-Abortion Personhood Amendment

The ACLU of Wisconsin condemns this attack on reproductive rights.
Feb 13, 2020

ACLU testifies in support of bills aiming to combat mass incarceration

This set of modest reforms would begin to address the epidemic of crimeless revocation and mass incarceration that has hurt Wisconsin communities and wasted billions in taxpayer dollars.
Feb 12, 2020

ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Passage of Fiscally Irresponsible Policies that Threaten Public Safety

The Assembly passed legislation that would expand mass incarceration and add to our already bloated corrections budget.
Jan 30, 2020

Hundreds Rally at State Capitol to Push for Criminal Justice Reform

MADISON – More than three hundred individuals walked the halls of the Wisconsin State Capitol yesterday as part of the Smart Justice Lobby Day.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform
Jan 13, 2020

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Legislators for Doubling Down on Failed Policies that Weaken Public Safety

MILWAUKEE – The ACLU of Wisconsin condemned a so-called “tougher on crime” package of legislation introduced today by Wisconsin legislators, asserting the measures would further weaken public safety and waste taxpayer dollars.
Dec 19, 2019

ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on the Approval of Proposed Changes to SOP 130

The ACLU of Wisconsin is pleased with the FPC's approval of proposed changes to SOP 130.