Press Releases

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

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.
Dec 02, 2019

ACLU of Wisconsin Commends Waukesha County Sheriff for Lifting Religious Text Restrictions in Local Jail

Waukesha County Jail didn't allow people held in disciplinary cells to have religious material other than a Bible. They recently changed that policy.
Nov 20, 2019

ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers Signing Anti-Protest Bill Into Law

MILWAUKEE - The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers signing Assembly Bill 426.