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Can Juveniles Get Life Without Parole?
Appeals Court asks State Supreme Court to decide if that’s constitutional.
Mar 13th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless
10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.
Mar 10th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?
Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Riley Vetterkind
Desperate Unions Revive Another Failed Attempt to Overturn Act 10
Healy: “Unions need to realize they can’t force someone to join and they can’t bully taxpayers into submission.”
Feb 26th, 2018 by MacIver Institute
Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts
Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jay Heck
State High Court Restricts Open Records
Ruling makes it harder for unions to determine who has voted in elections.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Releases Statement Thanking U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley
“I thank Chairman Grassley for his leadership and commitment to allowing judicial nominees with sterling credentials the opportunity to be heard."
Jan 26th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Bill Could Expunge More Criminal Records
Overrides state Supreme Court ruling, allows offenders to request this after completing sentences.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Margo Kirchner and Gretchen Schuldt
Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet
Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court
It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law
Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Bobby Ehrlich
WILL Files Petition for Review With The Wisconsin Supreme Court In Professor McAdams’ Case Against Marquette
WILL believes the court should hear the case now because there is no binding precedent on the question of how far academic freedom extends.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty
Despite Mounting Questions of Fitness and Legitimacy of Trump Administration Another Extreme Judicial Nominee Approved for Lifetime Slot on Federal Judiciary
Repercussions Are Dire and Could be Felt For Generations to Come
Nov 3rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
State One of Worst for Whistle Blowers
GOP’s repeal of False Claims Act a “green light” to steal from taxpayers?
Oct 16th, 2017 by Gretchen Christensen and Madeline Sweitzer
Foxconn Law Transforms State Courts
Company gets more and quicker access, while everyone else waits for justice.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Matt Flynn Announces Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin
Milwaukee attorney and former State Party Chairman says it’s time to move Wisconsin Forward again
Oct 10th, 2017 by Matt Flynn
Northwestern Mutual’s Manista elected to Marquette board of trustees
Manista is responsible for the company’s law and public affairs function, including the law, communications, enterprise compliance, and government relations departments.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Marquette University
County Must Pay $6.7 Million Verdict
Judge rules insurer not liable for sexual assault of County Jail inmate.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Governor Walker Applauds Right to Work Appeals Court Ruling
Governor Scott Walker issued the following statement today after the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District III ruled Wisconsin’s Right to Work law as constitutional
Sep 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Cocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Governor Walker Appoints Andrew Hitt to Serve as Judicial Selection Advisory Committee Chair
Andrew Hitt currently serves as partner and chief operating officer of Michael Best Strategies, LLC, and senior counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP, where he is a senior member of the firm’s government and regulatory law team.
Sep 8th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Ron Johnson’s Hypocrisy on Federal Judgeship
Violates his pledge and adopts policy he once condemned to get conservative appointed judge.
Aug 22nd, 2017 by Margo Kirchner
Walker’s Health Care Gamble Exposes State
He bet on health care exchanges and against expanding Medicaid, which could hurt Wisconsin.
Aug 9th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Donald Trump Undermines Bipartisan Wisconsin Selection Process to Nominate Gov. Walker Crony to Federal Judicial Seat
‘The Wrong Way to Put the Wrong Person on the Federal Bench’
Aug 4th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor Walker Releases Statement Regarding Michael Brennan’s Nomination to United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
"Mike Brennan has proven himself a dedicated public servant to the people of Wisconsin."
Aug 4th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag
Wins and losses for openness and accountability.
Aug 1st, 2017 by April Barker
Interrogation Technique Causes False Confessions?
High pressure Reid Technique — used to wrongly convict Brendan Dassey — can trap the innocent.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Krista Johnson
Nomination of John K. Bush to Federal Court Moves Toward Vote in U.S. Senate
Trump Pick for Federal Bench Can’t Be Trusted to Do the Job of Protecting Rights, Treating All Equally Before the Law
Jul 20th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
Why Gableman Is Stepping Down
And how will that affect the race for Supreme Court?
Jun 20th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Appeals Court Clarifies Police Custody
State claims a handcuffed man not in “custody.”
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Supreme Court Will Hear Oral Arguments In Landmark Partisan Gerrymandering Case, Gill v. Whitford
Wisconsin’s partisan gerrymander is one of the most extremely gerrymandered state legislative plans in the last four decades.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Campaign Legal Center
Raped Jail Inmate Awarded $6.7 Million
But no award from jury for being shackled while delivering her baby.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Sheriff Clarke Loses Key Ruling
Judge won’t dismiss case on shackling of pregnant inmates in county jail.
May 19th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Protecting Integrity of Federal Courts Requires Halting Consideration of Trump Nominees Amid Deepening Concerns for Legitimacy of Administration
Senators Swore Oath to Uphold U.S. Constitution, Not Aid and Abet Destruction of Democratic Institutions
May 16th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
That’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Judge Paul Watford goes ‘On the Issues’ at Marquette Law School
In a highly partisan world, Watford has received praise from both conservatives and liberals for his work on the Ninth Circuit.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Marquette University
Important Reminders for Voters about the April 4 Spring Election
All voters will have the opportunity to elect a Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice (uncontested) and the Superintendent of Public Instruction (contested) on Tuesday.
Mar 30th, 2017 by Wisconsin Elections Commission
Bail Jumping Charges Need Reform?
7,034 felony charges in 2016 for violating conditions of bond. Goyke seeks reform.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Man Charged for Childhood Crime
State Appeals Court okays adult felony charge for act committed at age nine.
Mar 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Federal Court Hears Oral Arguments in Appeals on One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al.
Plaintiffs Seek Court Relief For Legal Voters From GOP Efforts to Disenfranchise Them
Feb 24th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Help “Blue Water” Navy Veterans
Bipartisan reform would require VA to provide benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Feb 22nd, 2017 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Donald Trump Announces His Pick for Seat on U.S. Supreme Court
‘If Ever There Was a Place for Extreme Vetting, It’s Here’
Jan 31st, 2017 by One Wisconsin Institute
Most Reversed Judge Of The Year
Judge William Gabler had four cases overturned by higher courts in 2016.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Coalition of Retired Judges to Ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to Adopt Standards to Limit Cash Influence in Judiciary
The retired judges have submitted their petition to the State Supreme Court requesting strong new rules for when judges must disqualify themselves in order to remove even the appearance of bias.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Press Release
Sen. Ron Johnson Set to Fast Track Setting Clock Back on Civil Rights, Voting Rights With Nomination of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General
Racism, Antipathy to Voting Rights of Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Doesn’t Look Any Better in 2017 Than it Did in 1986
Jan 6th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Justice Ziegler, 37 Judges Unopposed
Just 11 of 48 Circuit Court judges face opponents in April Election
Jan 4th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Return Of Michelle Ackerman Havas
Walker appointee to judge rejected by voters now running for a different branch.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Top 10 Political Stories of 2016
Trump’s Wisconsin win, of course. But what else?
Dec 26th, 2016 by Steven Walters
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Bill
The measure now comes to the Senate for a vote.
Dec 8th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
It Shouldn’t Take a Christmas Miracle for Sen. Ron Johnson to Do His Job and Approve Judicial Nominee He Supports
Will Johnson Deliver a Judge or a Lump of Coal to Seventh Circuit Federal Court of Appeals?
Dec 8th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Appointment of Margaret Daun as Corporation Counsel
Ms. Daun comes to Milwaukee County with diverse experience in the public and private sectors.
Dec 5th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Four Key Judge Races Coming
Supreme Court Justice Ziegler and three Appeals Court judges running in spring election.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
EPA Rule Unfairly Harms Wisconsin, AG Schimel Leads Multi – State Legal Action
Wisconsin is currently challenging the EPA over the 2015 NAAQS in a separate case filed earlier this year, Murray Energy v. EPA.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Brad Schimel
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown Welcomes Attorney Russell J. Karnes to Their Litigation, Business and Real Estate Team
Karnes, a 2010 graduate of Marquette Law School, has joined the firm after coming from a local creditor rights law practice.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Gimbel, Reilly,
Microsoft president Smith to discuss technology, diversity and future challenges in visit to Marquette Law School
In his roles with Microsoft, Smith has engaged with some of the central questions facing the economy and our society
Nov 1st, 2016 by Marquette University
Governor Walker Appoints District I Court of Appeals Judge
"Judge Dugan is an outstanding judge, and I’m thrilled to appoint him to the District I Court of Appeals."
Oct 27th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Will High Court Kill Assessment Process?
Supreme Court case could let homeowners bar inspection yet dispute tax assessment.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Steven Walters
NYU Law professor Barkow to address the politics of mass incarceration for Marquette Law School’s Barrock Lecture
Barkow also serves as the faculty director of NYU’s Center on the Administration of Criminal Law.
Oct 18th, 2016 by Marquette University
Mayor Barrett Reports on In-Person Absentee Voting Numbers
More than 6,000 in-person absentee ballots have been casted since September 26
Oct 12th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Secrecy and the John Doe Probe
Did secrecy hurt the investigation? Will courts release the info now that the case is over?
Oct 12th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Transportation Freedom Wins in Federal Court
Federal Appeals Court: Taxis’ Claim to Medallions “Borders on the Absurd”
Oct 7th, 2016 by Institute for Justice
Federal Judicial Vacancy Crisis and GOP Obstruction Highlighted By Action at U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s Office
Activists Deliver 92 Chairs as 92 Federal Court Seats Sit Open Because of Unprecedented GOP Refusal to Do Their Jobs
Oct 4th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
U.S. Senate Republican Delays in Confirming Judges Deny Justice
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins Advocates in Calling for Action to Fill U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Judicial Vacancies
Sep 20th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Six Month Anniversary of Judge Merrick Garland’s Appointment to Fill U.S. Supreme Court Vacancy
Confirmation Hearing and Vote Would be Appropriate Anniversary Gift From Senate Republicans
Sep 16th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Wisconsin Has No Voter Impersonation Problem
Gov. Scott Walker says the lack of voter impersonation cases does not matter if there is a chance that even one vote is canceled out by fraud.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Sami Edge and Sean Holstege
White House regulatory affairs administrator Shelanski to present Law School’s Boden Lecture
Howard A. Shelanski will present “Sound policy in the balance: The uncertain future of the regulatory state.”
Sep 12th, 2016 by Marquette University
Advocates to Call for Expanded Early Voting Hours, Additional Early Vote Locations for Green Bay Area Voters
Court Rulings Allow More Early Voting Hours, Multiple Early Vote Locations. Will Local Election Officials Step Up to Help?
Sep 8th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Governor Walker, Wisconsin Attorney General Agree to Pay for Overzealous Pursuit of Unconstitutional Restrictions on Safe, Legal Abortion
"Federal courts not only found that this law violated the U.S. Constitution but also compromised women’s health in Wisconsin."
Sep 8th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
The New Era of Restricting Voting
Wisconsin one of 20 states with a maze of new rules, as 1,400 new laws added 37 different voting requirements.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Emily L. Mahoney
Senator Johnson Still Refuses to Do His Job and Vote on Critical Court Vacancies
For more than 2,300 days he’s stonewalled any effort to confirm a new justice to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Sep 7th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Sen. Ron Johnson Shows Up at Work, But Will He Do His Job?
As U.S. Senate Reconvenes Republicans’ Unprecedented Obstruction of Federal Court Nominees Continues
Sep 7th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Schimel Switches Strategy on John Doe
His response to appeal abandon’s state Supreme Court’s position, suggesting its ruling is weak.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
One Wisconsin Institute Urges Elections Commission Oversight to Ensure Pro-Voter Federal Court Decisions Enforced
‘Important That Rules on Voting Are as Clear For Election Administrators and Public to Ensure Every Legal Voter Who Wishes to Cast A Ballot Has the Opportunity To Do So’
Aug 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
How Appeals Court Failed in Dassey Case
Three state judges overruled by federal court allowed ugly miscarriage of justice in Dassey conviction.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Schimel’s Southern Strategy on Voter Rights
His “states rights” argument echoes segregationists like George Wallace, gets rejected.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Three-Judge Panel Rejects Gov. Walker and Republicans’ Latest Efforts to Keep Anti-Voter Measures in Place for November Election
Huge Victory for Wisconsin Voters as District Court Ruling Striking Down Restrictions on Early Voting Stands
Aug 22nd, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Courts Have Limited Photo ID
Two recent cases have made Wisconsin ground zero for voting rights.
Aug 11th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Governor Walker Releases Statement Regarding Court of Appeals Voter ID Decision
"Voter ID is a reasonable measure to protect Wisconsin voters against cheating and make sure every vote counts."
Aug 10th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Appoints Daniel Kelly to the Wisconsin Supreme Court
As a founding member of the law firm Rogahn Kelly, Daniel Kelly is recognized as a leader in Wisconsin’s legal community.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Further Adventures of John Doe
U.S. Supreme Court signals it might take appeal of decision shutting down John Doe probe.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Ron Johnson Making History, But Not the Good Kind
Delay for Qualified Supreme Court Nominee Hits 125 Days While Sen. Ron Johnson Set to Deliver Speech in Support Donald Trump
Jul 19th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Judge Won’t Halt Force Feeding of Inmate
Cesar DeLeon among eight Waupun inmates on hunger strike. Medical groups condemn force feeding.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Dee J. Hall
Sen. Ron Johnson Going on Recess Instead of Doing His Job
Chooses to ‘Avoid and Cower’ Instead of ‘Advise and Consent’ on Federal Judicial Vacancies
Jul 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
Senate Colleagues to Request Sen. Ron Johnson Do His Job, Vote to Fill Longest Running Federal Judicial Vacancy in the Nation
‘Time for Sen. Johnson to Show He Understands That Courts Matter And Do His Job’
Jul 12th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Goes to Senate Floor to Call for Unanimous Consent on Schott Nomination to 7th Circuit Court
Today marks the 2,378th day of vacancy, the longest-standing federal circuit court vacancy in the country
Jul 12th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
The Radical State Supreme Court?
Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!
Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law
Jul 7th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
US Rep. Moore Hails Whole Woman’s Health SCOTUS Ruling
"This case is certain to have a significant and positive impact on women throughout the country and I applaud the Court for standing on the side of women."
Jun 27th, 2016 by U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore
Here Lies the Government Accountability Board
Whether GAB should be praised or damned depends on who you ask.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Announces Finalists for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Governor Walker will now interview the three finalists and make his selection prior to Justice Prosser’s retirement.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on Majority Leader McConnell to Schedule Floor Vote on Longest Standing Federal Circuit Court Vacancy
Don Schott’s nomination to 7th Circuit Court was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan vote, now awaits a floor vote
Jun 20th, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Why Court Will Overturn Redistricting
Federal judges abhor the kind of political corruption that’s arisen from gerrymandered districts.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Matt Flynn
Court Restores Public Access to Accident Reports
Police were heavily redacting reports, based on faulty interpretation of law, court rules.
Jun 1st, 2016 by Dustin B. Brown
Why Federal Court Rejected Archer Suit
Eric O’Keefe’s attempt to punish DA John Chisholm was way thin on evidence.
May 31st, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Senator Johnson’s Refusal to do His Job Started the Day He Took Office
It’s the height of hypocrisy that Johnson is campaigning to reduce bureaucratic red tape as he personally creates more delays and backlogs.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
