Press Releases

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ACLU of Wisconsin to Launch Know Your Rights Tour

Events aim to empower the Milwaukee community with knowledge about their rights during police interactions.

ACLU of Wisconsin Voices Support for Anti-Shackling Legislation

A statewide ban on the shackling of incarcerated pregnant people is long overdue.

Organizations Condemn Police Brutality in Kenosha, Call for Independent Investigation

The ACLU of Wisconsin, All in Wisconsin, Leaders of Kenosha, and Black Leaders Organizing For Communities (BLOC) issued the following joint statement regarding the egregious assault and arrest of an innocent Black man by Kenosha Police.

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls Enactment of SB 101 ‘A Step in the Wrong Direction in Wisconsin’s Fight Against Drug Overdoses’

Gov. Evers signed into law today an excessively punitive drug policy that is counterproductive to combatting the overdose crisis. It's a step in the wrong direction.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

The ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Passage of Senate Bill 101

We urge Governor Evers to veto SB-101.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin, Other Organizations Commend Evers’ Pledge To Veto Shared Revenue Bill That Overrides Local Control

Thank you, Governor Evers, for your commitment to vetoing the shared revenue proposal that would force county and municipal governments to forfeit local authority!
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Slams Shared Revenue Proposal

The ACLU of Wisconsin today condemned AB 245 – the shared revenue proposal introduced by Republican legislators yesterday – calling it an anti-democratic attempt to force local governments to hand their power over to the state legislature in exchange for state aid.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Issues Recommendations About How to Increase Voting Access for Eligible Voters in Jail

The ACLU of Wisconsin Union issued a report offering jail officials a series of recommendations that would help ease barriers to jail-based voting.