Wisconsin Justice Initiative

Bail Jumping Charges Explode In Wisconsin as Crime Falls

Defense attorneys raise alarm over rash of pre-trial charges against defendants.

Legal Group Asks For Trained Interpreters in Municipal Courts

All other Wisconsin courts already have the requirement.

Democrats Say Bills Would Create Better Standards For Jails, Prisons

17-bill package would establish minimum standards for living standards.

State Supreme Court Upholds Marsy’s Law

6-1 ruling rejects lawsuit charging that constitutional amendment's wording was misleading.

Gena Defeats Lena For Municipal Court Judge

Molly Gena trumps Sen. Lena Taylor in race to replace Derek Mosley.

Geenen Challenges Walker-Appointed Judge

Bill Brash’s campaign email promises he will be a conservative, links him with Dan Kelly.

WJI calls on Supreme Court to end use of untrained interpreters in municipal courts

Gov. Evers Appoints Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointments of Amber Raffeet August, Raphael Ramos, and Anderson Gansner to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court.

Over 150 Leaders and Eight Organizations Endorse Molly Gena for Judge

Community Partners and Legislators Coalesce to Introduce a New Vision for Pre-Trial Detention

Advocacy partners oppose cash bail expansion questions on April 4th ballot and propose a legislative solution

Mayor Names Leon Todd as Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission

Shepherd Express, WMCA, and more endorse Rebecca Kiefer for Judge

A week ahead of the April 7th election, multiple organizations announce endorsements for Rebecca Kiefer in race for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge, Branch 29