Press Releases

After ACLU, FRFF Letter, Germantown Police Department Removes Language from Social Media Post Signaling Religious Preference in Hiring

After we sent a letter to the police chief, Germantown PD removed unconstitutional religious scripture from a social media post promoting a job listing.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Releases Guide Providing Guidance on Protecting Civil Rights and Liberties In Schools

This toolkit serves as a resource for students, parents, and teachers to protect and advance civil liberties in public schools throughout Wisconsin.
Issue Areas: Education Equity

ACLU of Wisconsin Publishes Answers to Questionnaire Sent to All State Legislative Candidates Running in 2024

We sent a questionnaire to all state Assembly and Senate candidates to gauge their positions on civil rights and liberties issues.

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Open Records Requests Seeking Answers About Police Killing of Samuel Sharpe Jr.

We filed a series of open records requests related to the conduct of out-of-state law enforcement agencies brought to Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention.
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds To Deadly Civilian Police Shooting in Milwaukee By Columbus, Ohio Police

The ACLU of Wisconsin issued the following statement Tuesday in response to the deadly police shooting that took place this afternoon in Milwaukee.

ACLU of Wisconsin Reminds Law Enforcement Agencies of Responsibility to Respect Protesters’ Rights During RNC

We sent a letter to law enforcement leaders reminding them of their responsibility to respect the constitutional rights of Republican National Convention demonstrators.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

Court Says RNC Protest Rules Are Constitutional, Parade Route To Stay in Place

A federal judge ruled that Milwaukee's protest rules during the RNC do not need to be changed to comply with constitutional requirements.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Designation of Protest Zones, Hard Security Zone During Republican National Convention

Read our statement about the Secret Service's designation of the protest zones and “hard security zone” during the RNC.
Issue Areas: First Amendment