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/
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.
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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.
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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.
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We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
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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.
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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.
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We the people refuse to tolerate ICE’s lawless attacks on our communities.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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If you believe your rights have been violated, fill out our intake form at www.aclu-wi.org/en/request-l....
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.
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Hearing alert! Anti-equality legislators just announced another hearing on two more anti-trans bills. AB400 allows for doctors to be sued for providing gender-affirming care. AB311 bans trans people from changing sex markers on birth certificates.
January 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Hearing alert! Anti-equality legislators just announced another hearing on two more anti-trans bills. AB400 allows for doctors to be sued for providing gender-affirming care. AB311 bans trans people from changing sex markers on birth certificates.
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Anti-equality legislators just announced a hearing in the Senate Committee on Education on companion bills AB103 & SB120. These bills would eliminate the right for trans students to use the name and pronouns they identify with in our schools.
December 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Anti-equality legislators just announced a hearing in the Senate Committee on Education on companion bills AB103 & SB120. These bills would eliminate the right for trans students to use the name and pronouns they identify with in our schools.
Records requested: We are seeking information from the Wisconsin Elections Commission regarding how the agency assists local municipalities in providing Spanish language access to voters who need it, as required under the Voting Rights Act.
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ACLU of Wisconsin Submits Open Records Request With Wisconsin Elections Commission Regarding Spanish Language Access for Voters - ACLU of Wisconsin
The ACLU of Wisconsin is seeking info from the WEC as to how they assist local municipalities in providing Spanish language access to voters.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Records requested: We are seeking information from the Wisconsin Elections Commission regarding how the agency assists local municipalities in providing Spanish language access to voters who need it, as required under the Voting Rights Act.
www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
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UPDATE: If you’ve been following this story, Dailin Pacheco-Acosta will return to Madison once the immigration court approves her bond.
December 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
UPDATE: If you’ve been following this story, Dailin Pacheco-Acosta will return to Madison once the immigration court approves her bond.
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Our @isiahholmes.bsky.social has been the leading Wisconsin reporter on issues involving #police #surveillance. Here's his latest: Milwaukee sheriff pushes facial recognition technology before county board wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/10/m...
Milwaukee sheriff pushes facial recognition technology before county board • Wisconsin Examiner
The Milwaukee Sheriff's Office pitched the purchase of facial recognition technology to the county board as the public pushed back
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December 10, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our @isiahholmes.bsky.social has been the leading Wisconsin reporter on issues involving #police #surveillance. Here's his latest: Milwaukee sheriff pushes facial recognition technology before county board wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/10/m...
BREAKING: We filed a motion on behalf of a father who has been unlawfully detained by ICE since June.
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has been separated from his one-year-old child for 190 days, and we will fight until he is released.
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Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has been separated from his one-year-old child for 190 days, and we will fight until he is released.
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ACLU of Wisconsin Challenges Unlawful Detention of Father, Calls For His Release - ACLU of Wisconsin
We filed an emergency motion for release on behalf of a father who has been unlawfully detained since June.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
BREAKING: We filed a motion on behalf of a father who has been unlawfully detained by ICE since June.
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has been separated from his one-year-old child for 190 days, and we will fight until he is released.
www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
Jaciel Cirrus Rojas has been separated from his one-year-old child for 190 days, and we will fight until he is released.
www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
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"Whether or not Wisconsin communities can protect people from the kind of violence we’ve been seeing in other states depends on the courageous actions of state and local officials," writes @rconniff.bsky.social in a commentary wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/w...
Wisconsin communities have been standing up to ICE. Now the state Supreme Court could do the same. • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsinites are increasingly pushing back against cruel and lawless immigration enforcement, including through a Supreme Court case
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December 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Whether or not Wisconsin communities can protect people from the kind of violence we’ve been seeing in other states depends on the courageous actions of state and local officials," writes @rconniff.bsky.social in a commentary wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/05/w...
BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which would decide whether to declare the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers illegal.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Challenging Sheriffs’ Practice of Honoring ICE Detainers in County Jails - ACLU of Wisconsin
The court agreed to hear our case to determine whether Wisconsin jails can hold people for 48 hours upon ICE's request.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
BREAKING: The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a case filed by the ACLU of Wisconsin on behalf of the immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera, which would decide whether to declare the practice of Wisconsin jails honoring ICE detainers illegal.
We've stood with our immigrant communities, fought against abuses of power, and empowered ordinary Wisconsinites to defend our rights. Your donation this giving season will fuel this work for years to come.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We've stood with our immigrant communities, fought against abuses of power, and empowered ordinary Wisconsinites to defend our rights. Your donation this giving season will fuel this work for years to come.
Join us at aclu-wi.org/support.
Join us at aclu-wi.org/support.
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The Trump administration openly says that it will use its domestic spying capabilities to target people who oppose ICE’s actions. And ICE has been bulking up on the latest surveillance technology. bit.ly/3Kq348R
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Trump administration openly says that it will use its domestic spying capabilities to target people who oppose ICE’s actions. And ICE has been bulking up on the latest surveillance technology. bit.ly/3Kq348R
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“I don’t know just exactly how to say this, but my perspective for people has changed”
‘Just plain old Larry’: A Wisconsin man’s testimony about gender-affirming care went viral. Here’s his story.
Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing supporting a ban. He changed his mind after hearing from transgender youth.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
“I don’t know just exactly how to say this, but my perspective for people has changed”
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Emilio De Torre recently wrote an op-ed for the "Shepard Express," arguing that local facial recognition data will aid mass deportation efforts by ICE.
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Milwaukee Turners director says MPD facial recognition software trade could aid ICE
Emilio De Torre recently wrote an op-ed for the "Shepard Express," arguing that local facial recognition data will aid mass deportation efforts by ICE.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Emilio De Torre recently wrote an op-ed for the "Shepard Express," arguing that local facial recognition data will aid mass deportation efforts by ICE.
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