Press Releases

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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. 

The ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Extreme Anti-Abortion Personhood Amendment

The ACLU of Wisconsin condemns this attack on reproductive rights.

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.