U.S. Supreme Court

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Orders Restoring Commutations Process in Wisconsin

Evers to become first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Thompson to issue commutations, announces first Commutation Advisory Board appointments

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Wisconsin AG ‘Confident’ U.S. Supreme Court Will Uphold Birthright Citizenship

Wisconsin joined other states in challenging Trump executive order.

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.

Joint Statement on Trump V. Barbara Oral Argument

Why A 41-Mile Pipeline Reroute In Ashland County Has International Stakes

Court fights over Line 5 now reach from tribal lands and wetlands to U.S.–Canada treaties and fuel prices across the Midwest.

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Wisconsin Suing EPA for Ending All Actions to Fight Climate Change

Joins 23 states challenging EPA repeal of 'endangerment' finding.

Reappointment of Brad Schimel Could ‘Threaten’ Criminal Cases

The move is legally questionable, could lead to cases being thrown out, expert warns.

Live Nation Must End Deals with Summerfest?

It would cede control over concerts at two major amphitheaters under anti-trust deal.

Trump Obsessed With Milwaukee Shoes

President loves Florsheim shoes. But company certainly doesn't love him.

Suburban School Districts Are Randomly Drug Testing Students

Including Mukwonago, Arrowhead and Oconomowoc. Waukesha may soon follow.

Baldwin Talks Trump Tariffs at Textile Factory

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin visits a Milwaukee company to blast the president's tariffs.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding New Lawsuit Fighting Against President Trump’s Latest Illegal Tariff Taxes on Wisconsin’s Working Families

Wisconsin to join new lawsuit after recent reports show Trump’s tariff taxes cost Americans nearly $200 billion last year

How Wisconsin Money Funded Trump’s Policies

Bradley Foundation and Uihleins funded much of Project 2025.

Wisconsinites Want Our Money Back, Tom Tiffany

10 Wisconsin Companies Sue Trump for Tariff Refunds

Kohl’s, Milwaukee Tool, others claim 'financial harm' from 'illegal power grab.'

Gov. Tony Evers Says He’s Still Negotiating With GOP on Property Tax, Schools Deal

School funding has become key issue in Capitol.

Tom Tiffany Supports (Even More) Illegal Tariffs

Supreme Court Rules Tariff Powers Belong to Congress

Coalition Sues Trump Administration Over Climate Rule Repeal

17 health and climate groups filed the suit Wednesday.

Assembly Backs Race-Neutral Aid And Campus Speech Suits, Eyes Trans Care

GOP bills target DEI, free speech, trans issues. Democrats object.

Trumps EPA Takes Another Step to Put Polluters Over People

Democrats, Advocates Highlight Trump’s Toll on Wisconsin

Dire affordability crisis, higher prices for food, health care, housing, energy.

How End of Affirmative Action Is Affecting Wisconsin Colleges

Fewer Black and Hispanic students at UW-Madison, more at UW-Eau Claire, UWM.

Dugan’s Attorneys Argue ICE Had No Right to Make Courthouse Arrest

Here's what ex-Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys are arguing to overturn her conviction.

‘Nuremberg’ Tries To Indict Us All

James Vanderbilt’s film leans hard on the message but struggles to find complex characters.

Republican-Backed Constitutional Amendments Take US Backwards, Deny Hard Truths

A Stealth Campaign for Supreme Court?

Republican campaign seems deliberately quiet. So why elevate abortion issue?

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.

Election Attorneys Join Fight Against Federal Voter Data Grab

Fears of purging legal voters as DOJ lawsuit seeks sensitive Wisconsin data.

Lazar, Tiffany Must Answer for Close Ties to Election Deniers and January 6

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

WI Supreme Court Affirms Catholic Charities Unemployment Exemption

US Supreme Court ruled it is exempt from state unemployment insurance law.

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids

39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.

Tom Tiffany Criticizes ‘Billionaire Loophole’ But Backed Law Creating It

U.S. Rep. and Republican candidate for governor aims to raise $40 million.

Maria Lazar Suggests Shed Tip the Scales for Right-Wing, Special Interests on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Justice Ziegler Misquotes US Supreme Court Decision

Conservative falsely claims state courts can’t review congressional maps.

Abortion Providers & Physicians in TX, WI, OH, MD Sound the Alarm on the Harms Texas’ New Medication Abortion Ban Will Have on Patient Care

Texas’ House Bill 7 will take effect this Thursday, December 4

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher

Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.

Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion

And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Bipartisan Sports Betting Bill Speeding Through Wisconsin Legislature

Online betting would be allowed through Tribal gaming operations.

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Supreme Court to Hear Case About Race-Based College Scholarships

State working out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curtailed race-based college admissions

GOP Bill Has Total Ban on Abortion

But has exceptions for treatments like ectopic pregnancy, because 'these things are not abortion.'

Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier

His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.

ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In

ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.

Maria Lazars Bizarre Campaign Drops Mask of Moderation Just in Time for Halloween

AG Kaul and Coalition File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Defending Federal Reserves Independence

New Bill Legalizes Online Sports Betting, Circumventing Wisconsin Constitution

Bipartisan proposal lets gamblers bet remotely using servers on tribal lands in state.

Right-Wing Wisconsin Supreme Court Hopeful Maria Lazar Confirms Anti-Abortion Extremism in Recent Interview

Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance

Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

AG Kaul Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Review Case Threatening Enforcement of Voting Rights Act

Russ Feingold Files Brief Against Republican Effort to Weaken Campaign Finance Laws

Feingold, who crafted campaign finance regulations, is joined by liberal law firm.

Former Senator Russ Feingold and Law Forward filing amicus brief warning U.S. Supreme Court against dismantling campaign finance protections

Brief highlights Wisconsin's deregulated campaign finance system as cautionary tale of corruption and unlimited money in elections

Tom Tiffany Snagging Support of Right-Wing Billionaires, Special Interests, and Ethically Challenged Political Operatives in Gubernatorial BID

Ten Terrible Things About Tom Tiffany

‘Tom Tiffany Can Run for Governor, But He Can’t Hide From His Record’

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

Wisconsin Depends on Immigration

Immigrants are 7% of state's workforce, 11% of business owners, 16% of physicians, report finds.

Local Civil Rights Advocates Deplore Impact of Supreme Court ICE Ruling

'Shocking' decision says agents can stop people solely based on their race.

Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Trump’s Va Drop Near Total Abortion Ban

Wisconsin has over 25,000 female veterans

Dugan Case Going To Trial in December

Judge charged with obstructing ICE arrest at Milwaukee courthouse.

AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in Support of Colorado Law Banning Conversion ‘Therapy’ for Minors

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'

Federal Judge Denies Dugan Motion to Dismiss

September hearing set for Hannah Dugan case after motion to dismiss denied.

Wisconsin Researchers Sound Alarm Over DEI-Related Research Cuts

40 Wisconsin grants have been terminated after US Supreme Court's NIH ruling.

Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances

Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.

Trump’s Plan To Change Census Could Reduce Wisconsin Funding

UW-Madison expert says president’s proposal appears at odds with Constitution.

Law Forward co-founder Doug Poland joins organization full-time as director of litigation

Poland brings decades of experience as Wisconsin’s top redistricting attorney as well as a commitment to taking on tough fights to protect our democracy and our constitutional rights

Gov. Evers Charges EPA Has Abandoned Science

Joins California Gov. Newsom, condemning end of greenhouse gas regulations.

New Report Details Post-Roe Abortions in Wisconsin

Three years after Roe v. Wade was struck down, a dramatic shift in the number of abortions has taken place.

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of President Trump almost unchanged at 45%, support among Republicans and his base remains strong

New Grants Could Help Train Wisconsin’s Low-Income Workers

Trump budget plan allows Pell Grants to pay for short-term workforce training.

Dugan Legal Team Strongly Disagrees With Federal Judge

Attorneys still pushing to dismiss criminal case against Judge Hannah Dugan.

What’s Next in Legal Fight Over Abortion in Wisconsin?

More issues remain after WI Supreme Court struck down 19th century ban.

Federal Judge Recommends Dugan Case Go To Trial

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman will decide whether to follow advisory opinion.

When Transparency Is Disregarded

St. Francis school official and Chippewa County judge try to keep out the media.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Issues Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

AG Kaul Applauds Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Abortion Case

Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down 1849 Abortion Ban

Pre-Civil War law was invalidated by later laws, justices find in 4-3 ruling.

Baldwin Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Striking Down 1849 Abortion Ban

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Birthright Citizenship Stands in Wisconsin After Supreme Court Order

Kaul joins other attorney generals in seeking nationwide protection.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

On 3rd Anniversary of Roe Being Overturned, Baldwin, Blumenthal, and Murray Lead Senate Dems in a Bill to Restore Abortion Access Nationwide

Women’s Health Protection Act comes as Trump and Congressional Republicans move to restrict a woman’s right to choose and toward a national abortion ban

Support for Abortion Rights Remains Strong in Wisconsin on Third Anniversary of MAGA U.S. Supreme Court Justices Overturning Roe v. Wade

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

Haitian Immigrants in Wisconsin Lose Legal Status, Pushed to Self-Deport

'What people have to understand... the immigrants …came here legally.'

AG Kaul Issues Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Gender Affirming Care Case