Press Releases

ACLU of Wisconsin Seeks Court Enforcement of Statute That Keeps Incarcerated, Justice-Involved Families Together

We filed a lawsuit to order that the DOC follow a Wisconsin law requiring incarcerated parents to retain physical custody of their infants and be held in the least restrictive custody. 
Issue Areas: Criminal Legal Reform

ACLU of Wisconsin Sues City of Milwaukee Over Unconstitutional RNC Protest Regulations

We filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee for severely restricting the rights of those seeking to protest during the upcoming Republican National Convention.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds After Mass Arrests at UW-Madison, Two Protesters Injured by Police

Police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments and make arrests, using physical force that injured at least two protesters.
Issue Areas: First Amendment

ACLU of Wisconsin Emphasizes the Importance Of Student’s First Amendment Rights Ahead of Protests Planned at UW Colleges

We call on university officials to defend the First Amendment rights of protesters and stop retaliation against them.

Passage of AB 510 Would Force LGBTQ+ Outings, Censor Wisconsin Schools, ACLU of Wisconsin Says

We condemn the passage of AB 510, which would force Wisconsin schools to misgender trans students and censor discussion of race, gender, and sexuality.

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Open Record Requests with Six School Districts That Recently Banned Books

We filed records requests with six school districts – Menomonee Falls, Howard-Suamico, Waukesha, Elmbrook, Elkhorn, and Kenosha Unified school districts.

ACLU of Wisconsin Celebrates Early Voting Site Victories

After months of advocacy, the Common Council unanimously approved new Milwaukee early voting locations for elections in 2024!

ACLU of Wisconsin Requests Records Regarding Potential Termination of Raymond School Principal

We filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, as it pertains to the basis for his suspension and possible termination.

ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Anti-Trans Incarceration Bill That Violates Constitution, Federal Law

In a departure from standards required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, AB 447 aims to prohibit incarcerated trans people from being housed in facilities matching their authentic gender identity.