Press Releases

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.

ACLU of Wisconsin Report Highlights Use & Impact of Carceral Sanctions in Municipal Courts In Wisconsin

We published a report highlighting how municipal court processes in Wisconsin inherently criminalize poverty and have racially disparate effects.

ACLU of Wisconsin Reminds Voters That Their Vote Counts On Election Day, Provides Phone Number to Report Issues

If voters need assistance on Election Day or have witnessed issues at the polls, call the nonpartisan Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.

ACLU of Wisconsin Asks For Records About DOC Mail and Books Policies Changes

We sent an open records request to the Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeking information about new restrictions to the legal mail and publications that can be received by those in custody.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Encourages Voters To Utilize In-Person Early Voting Options

Find your early voting location and hours at MyVote.WI.gov/Vote-Absentee-In-Person.