ACLU of Wisconsin
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Protecting civil rights and liberties in the Badger State since 1930.
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https://www.aclu-wi.org/
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January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Connect with community members, local vendors, and partner organizations to share information, support local businesses, and get involved!
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Increasing costs for phone calls is cruel and benefits only the companies that profit off of incarceration.
Rollback of cost relief for jail calls leaves incarcerated Wisconsinites paying more via @askennard.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/16/j...
Rollback of cost relief for calls from jail leaves incarcerated Wisconsinites paying more • Wisconsin Examiner
In 2024, the FCC voted for new rules to lower how much calls from prisons and jails could cost. But a 2025 rollback raised prices again
wisconsinexaminer.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Increasing costs for phone calls is cruel and benefits only the companies that profit off of incarceration.
The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."
Students, know your rights: www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
Students, know your rights: www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights at School - ACLU of Wisconsin
The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate." This is true for other fundamental rights, as well.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Supreme Court ruled in 1969 that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."
Students, know your rights: www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
Students, know your rights: www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
So-called "school resource officers" stationed in Milwaukee public schools resulted in over a dozen arrests and $13,000 worth of citations (mostly against MPS students) — in the program's first three months. According to police records, 92% of suspects during that period were Black students.
January 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
So-called "school resource officers" stationed in Milwaukee public schools resulted in over a dozen arrests and $13,000 worth of citations (mostly against MPS students) — in the program's first three months. According to police records, 92% of suspects during that period were Black students.
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If the president invokes the Insurrection Act, even more harm would descend on our communities.
Congress must rein in the Trump administration's already dangerous abuses in Minnesota.
Congress must rein in the Trump administration's already dangerous abuses in Minnesota.
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained | ACLU
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the act, which is a rarely used power that Congress intended only for extreme emergencies. We break down what this means for our civil liberties.
www.aclu.org
January 20, 2026 at 12:29 AM
If the president invokes the Insurrection Act, even more harm would descend on our communities.
Congress must rein in the Trump administration's already dangerous abuses in Minnesota.
Congress must rein in the Trump administration's already dangerous abuses in Minnesota.
After stating that his department would not participate in the 287(g) program, Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner went back on his word, signing a contract with ICE without proactively informing the public or seeking community input.
Kenosha Co. sheriff enters ICE agreement in a change of course
Kenosha Co. sheriff enters ICE agreement in a change of course
KENOSHA, Wis. -- The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office has signed a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), authorizing local law
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January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
After stating that his department would not participate in the 287(g) program, Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner went back on his word, signing a contract with ICE without proactively informing the public or seeking community input.
MLK was more than his dreams and America is still working through our nightmares. Read more here on our website.
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/martin-luther-king-jr-had-more-than-a-dream/
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/martin-luther-king-jr-had-more-than-a-dream/
Martin Luther King Jr. Had More Than A Dream - ACLU of Wisconsin
MLK Day is a holiday for celebration. But it should also be a day of contemplation.
www.aclu-wi.org
January 19, 2026 at 4:01 PM
MLK was more than his dreams and America is still working through our nightmares. Read more here on our website.
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/martin-luther-king-jr-had-more-than-a-dream/
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/martin-luther-king-jr-had-more-than-a-dream/
This proves the point: we need mechanisms in place to always know when law enforcement is using tools that violate our privacy.
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/menasha-police-officer-officially-charged-with-misconduct-while-in-public-office/
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/menasha-police-officer-officially-charged-with-misconduct-while-in-public-office/
Menasha police officer officially charged with misconduct while in public office
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – The Menasha Police Officer accused of stalking following an investigation by the Appleton Police Department has officially been charged. A criminal complaint acquired b…
www.wearegreenbay.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This proves the point: we need mechanisms in place to always know when law enforcement is using tools that violate our privacy.
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/menasha-police-officer-officially-charged-with-misconduct-while-in-public-office/
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/menasha-police-officer-officially-charged-with-misconduct-while-in-public-office/
Restricting the public's ability to record legislative proceedings fundamentally undermines government transparency and accountability.
Politicians should not be selectively enforcing rules that make participating in democracy more difficult.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/12/g...
Politicians should not be selectively enforcing rules that make participating in democracy more difficult.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/12/g...
GOP lawmakers rediscover rules banning citizens from recording committee hearings • Wisconsin Examiner
With WisconsinEye offline, GOP lawmakers have started enforcing rules barring the public from recording and taking photos in committee.
wisconsinexaminer.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Restricting the public's ability to record legislative proceedings fundamentally undermines government transparency and accountability.
Politicians should not be selectively enforcing rules that make participating in democracy more difficult.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/12/g...
Politicians should not be selectively enforcing rules that make participating in democracy more difficult.
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/01/12/g...
Last Saturday, we all saw the collaborative spirit unfold between fashion and protest at the Bradley Symphony Hall from Edessa School of Fashion in partnership with us. Thank you to everyone who came out and to @lilysheaphotography for the fantastic pictures!
January 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Last Saturday, we all saw the collaborative spirit unfold between fashion and protest at the Bradley Symphony Hall from Edessa School of Fashion in partnership with us. Thank you to everyone who came out and to @lilysheaphotography for the fantastic pictures!
Want to get involved AND support local makers? Mark your calendars: our Campaign Kickoff & Community Market Fair is coming February 5!
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January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Want to get involved AND support local makers? Mark your calendars: our Campaign Kickoff & Community Market Fair is coming February 5!
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We are excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Know Your Rights Webinar Series!
The webinar series is open to the public, will take place via Zoom, and is FREE for all. This month, join us to learn more about your protest rights!
https://www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-your-protest-rights-webinar/
The webinar series is open to the public, will take place via Zoom, and is FREE for all. This month, join us to learn more about your protest rights!
https://www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-your-protest-rights-webinar/
Know Your Protest Rights Webinar - ACLU of Wisconsin
The ACLU of Wisconsin is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Know Your Rights Webinar Series! Know Your Rights (KYR) Webinar Series will cover a variety of issue areas related to civil rights and liberties for ALL. Training topics include Knowing Your Rights while Protesting, interacting with Law Enforcement, Surveillance, Privacy & Technology,...
www.aclu-wi.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Know Your Rights Webinar Series!
The webinar series is open to the public, will take place via Zoom, and is FREE for all. This month, join us to learn more about your protest rights!
https://www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-your-protest-rights-webinar/
The webinar series is open to the public, will take place via Zoom, and is FREE for all. This month, join us to learn more about your protest rights!
https://www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-your-protest-rights-webinar/
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is rightfully refusing to give voters’ personal data to the U.S. Department of Justice.
We’ve taken legal action to support the WEC in standing up for voter privacy.
Learn more: https://www.aclu-wi.org/cases/intervening-in-us-v-wec-to-protect-voter-data/
We’ve taken legal action to support the WEC in standing up for voter privacy.
Learn more: https://www.aclu-wi.org/cases/intervening-in-us-v-wec-to-protect-voter-data/
January 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) is rightfully refusing to give voters’ personal data to the U.S. Department of Justice.
We’ve taken legal action to support the WEC in standing up for voter privacy.
Learn more: https://www.aclu-wi.org/cases/intervening-in-us-v-wec-to-protect-voter-data/
We’ve taken legal action to support the WEC in standing up for voter privacy.
Learn more: https://www.aclu-wi.org/cases/intervening-in-us-v-wec-to-protect-voter-data/
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We can't allow ICE to harm or kill more people.
Congress must demand an end to these reckless immigration raids and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
Congress must demand an end to these reckless immigration raids and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
Stop ICE's Attack On Our Communities
An ICE agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. This news is devastating. ICE must immediately withdraw its 2,000 agents from Minnesota and Congress must block any new funding to immigration enforcement.
action.aclu.org
January 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
We can't allow ICE to harm or kill more people.
Congress must demand an end to these reckless immigration raids and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
Congress must demand an end to these reckless immigration raids and oppose any bill that would add to ICE's already massive budget.
Reposted by ACLU of Wisconsin
HEARING ALERT! Anti-equality legislators have YET AGAIN announced another hearing on three more anti-trans bills.
January 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
HEARING ALERT! Anti-equality legislators have YET AGAIN announced another hearing on three more anti-trans bills.
Whether it's Renee Good or the dozens of people who have died in ICE custody over the past year, it's clear that ICE's harmful operations put lives in danger.
We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Wisconsin communities protest fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Protests are expected across the state on Friday in reaction to this week's fatal shooting in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
www.wpr.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Whether it's Renee Good or the dozens of people who have died in ICE custody over the past year, it's clear that ICE's harmful operations put lives in danger.
We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
www.wpr.org/news/wiscons...
Our governor has the chance to do something great for the state of Wisconsin — and offer people a second chance — before he leaves office.
https://www.wpr.org/news/advocates-wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-commutations-before-leaving-office
https://www.wpr.org/news/advocates-wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-commutations-before-leaving-office
It's been more than 2 decades since Wisconsin's last commutation. Advocates want Evers to change that
Advocates want Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to use his power to reduce prison sentences before he leaves office at the start of 2027.
www.wpr.org
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our governor has the chance to do something great for the state of Wisconsin — and offer people a second chance — before he leaves office.
https://www.wpr.org/news/advocates-wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-commutations-before-leaving-office
https://www.wpr.org/news/advocates-wisconsin-governor-tony-evers-commutations-before-leaving-office
The Conditions of Confinement bills seek to give incarcerated folks a basic standard of living that every human being deserves.
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/conditions-of-confinement-package-meeting-human-needs-in-prisons/
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/conditions-of-confinement-package-meeting-human-needs-in-prisons/
Conditions of Confinement Package: Meeting Human Needs in Prisons - ACLU of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Legislature has the opportunity to pass bills for access to hygiene, natural light, visitation, and more.
www.aclu-wi.org
January 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Conditions of Confinement bills seek to give incarcerated folks a basic standard of living that every human being deserves.
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/conditions-of-confinement-package-meeting-human-needs-in-prisons/
https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/conditions-of-confinement-package-meeting-human-needs-in-prisons/
On Wednesday, we saw the devastating and predictable consequences of the Trump administration encouraging reckless, heavily armed agents who were forced onto are communities.
These abuses of power continue to result in bodily harm, lasting trauma, and loss of life.
These abuses of power continue to result in bodily harm, lasting trauma, and loss of life.
January 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
On Wednesday, we saw the devastating and predictable consequences of the Trump administration encouraging reckless, heavily armed agents who were forced onto are communities.
These abuses of power continue to result in bodily harm, lasting trauma, and loss of life.
These abuses of power continue to result in bodily harm, lasting trauma, and loss of life.
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On behalf of Common Cause, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU Voting Rights Project, & the ACLU of WI filed a motion to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the WEC over its refusal to hand over confidential information about registered state voters www.lawforward.org/usa-v-wec/
January 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
On behalf of Common Cause, attorneys from Law Forward, the ACLU Voting Rights Project, & the ACLU of WI filed a motion to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the WEC over its refusal to hand over confidential information about registered state voters www.lawforward.org/usa-v-wec/
BREAKING: On behalf of @commoncause.org and individual Wisconsin voters, we joined @lawfwd.bsky.social and the @aclu.org Voting Rights Project to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission over its refusal to hand over confidential voter information.
Voting Rights Groups, Wisconsin Voters Challenge Trump Administration’s Unwarranted Grab For Private Data - ACLU of Wisconsin
Groups File Motion to Intervene in U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against Wisconsin Elections Commission
www.aclu-wi.org
January 9, 2026 at 3:07 PM
BREAKING: On behalf of @commoncause.org and individual Wisconsin voters, we joined @lawfwd.bsky.social and the @aclu.org Voting Rights Project to intervene in the Trump administration’s lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission over its refusal to hand over confidential voter information.
We hope that the rest of Wisconsin follows Verona in divesting from this invasive, intrusive AI-powered machine.
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-police-forces-use-cameras-track-vehicles-communities-worry-overreach
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-police-forces-use-cameras-track-vehicles-communities-worry-overreach
AI-powered police cameras face pushback from Wisconsin communities
Last month, the Verona Common Council voted not to renew their contract with Flock after receiving a flood of public comments opposing them.
www.wpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
We hope that the rest of Wisconsin follows Verona in divesting from this invasive, intrusive AI-powered machine.
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-police-forces-use-cameras-track-vehicles-communities-worry-overreach
https://www.wpr.org/news/wisconsin-police-forces-use-cameras-track-vehicles-communities-worry-overreach
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June 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you believe your rights have been violated, fill out our intake form at www.aclu-wi.org/en/request-l....
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The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.
January 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The ACLU of Minnesota is devastated by this morning’s news that ICE shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, and is calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the shooting.