Press Releases

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ACLU of Wisconsin Encourages Absentee and Early In-Person Voting for April Election

The ACLU of Wisconsin encourages voters to make a voting plan for the April 1 election, whether voting on Election Day, absentee, or early in person.

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns New 287(g) Agreements Between ICE and Washington, Winnebago Counties

BREAKING: The Washington County and Winnebago County Sheriff Departments entered into 287(g) agreements with ICE.

ACLU of Wisconsin, National ACLU and ACLU Voter Education Fund Kickoff Campaign To Empower Voters In State Supreme Court Election

We launched a joint campaign with the national ACLU to engage Wisconsin voters ahead of the state supreme court general election on April 1.

Judge Rules That Department of Corrections Must Provide Relief, Implement Program That Keeps Incarcerated, Justice-Involved Families Together

The Wisconsin DOC must immediately provide eligible mothers incarcerated or under community supervision with programming to continue parenting their children under the age of one.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Proposed Legislation Compelling County Sheriffs to Collaborate with ICE

We oppose LRB-0779, a bill proposal which aims to penalize Wisconsin sheriffs who refuse to collaborate with ICE.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Wisconsin Celebrates Dane County Sheriff Terminating Involvement in SCAAP Program, No Longer Selling Information to ICE

After years of advocacy, the Dane County Sheriff yesterday announced withdrawal from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) in a victory for immigrants' rights.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

New ACLU Report: Black Wisconsinites More Than 5 Times As Likely to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession As Racial Disparity Grows

We released "The State of Cannabis in Wisconsin," a report advocating for marijuana legalization and revealing the cost of continued criminalization.

ACLU of Wisconsin, Reproductive Rights Groups File Amicus Brief in Support of Supreme Court Case Challenging 1849 Wisconsin Abortion Law

We filed an amicus brief with coalition partners at the Wisconsin Supreme Court supporting the legal challenge to the 1849 abortion ban.

ACLU of Wisconsin Will Track and Respond to Bills As Legislative Session Begins Today

The 2025-26 Wisconsin Legislative Session begins today. We stand ready to analyze and respond to bills that impact our rights.