Wisconsin Supreme Court

National Rifle Association Goes to Court in Wisconsin and Florida

Gun Lobby Endorses Michael Screnock in Wisconsin and Sues Florida Over Bipartisan Bill Passed After Parkland High School Mass Shooting

Working Wisconsinites Endorse Dallet for Justice

Endorsers Include Wisconsin State AFL-CIO, AFSCME Wisconsin Council 32, WEAC, MTI, IBEW Local 494, Plumbers Local 75, SEIU Wisconsin State Council, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 10, United Steelworkers District 2, UAW Wisconsin State CAP Council, Teamsters Joint Council 39

Does GPS Monitoring Violate Civil Rights?

Opponents say yes. Courts wrestle with the issue.

Michael Screnock’s Candidacy Not Thing to Celebrate on International Women’s Day

Man Running for State High Court Opposes Women’s Rights to Make Own Health Care Decisions

Is GOP Trying to Destroy Democracy?

New report points to problems, which can be seen nationally and in Wisconsin.

Does Michael Screnock’s Vow To Protect NRA Agenda Include Supporting Threats to Journalists?

State Supreme Court Candidate Should Rebuke Threats and Reject Gun Lobby Endorsement

Residency law change leading to exodus of people, dollars

Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - March 6, 2018

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"Mayor Barrett's endorsement means a great deal to me; I am grateful for his support."

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voters divided on benefits of Foxconn deal, but together in support of background checks for gun sales

Public unfamiliar with gubernatorial, senate challengers

State changes to residency law having a negative impact on Milwaukee

"The state needs to answer for this situation."

Justice Shirley Abrahamson Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"It is a great honor to receive the endorsement of Wisconsin's Justice Abrahamson."

Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"It is a true honor to earn the endorsement of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley."

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"Congresswoman Moore is a leader in Milwaukee and I am so proud she has endorsed my candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court."

AG Schimel Backs Academic Freedom in Friend of the Court Brief

Wisconsin’s brief supports Professor John McAdams’ First Amendment claims in the case.

What Else Has Mike Screnock Been Promising to Get Right-Wing Endorsements?

NRA Joined by Groups Opposing Birth Control and Equal Rights for All in Supporting Screnock’s Wisconsin Supreme Court Campaign

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.”

Senator Tammy Baldwin Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"Tammy has always been a fearless leader for Wisconsin families and I'm grateful that she supports my campaign."

Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate to Air Live on WISN 12

WISN 12 commitment 2018 coverage presents statewide debater in partnership with Marquette University Law School.

Judge Rebecca Dallet Advances to General Election

After decisive primary, Dallet will take on right-wing extremist Michael Screnock

Statement from DPW Chair Martha Laning on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Election

"With their million-dollar down-payment, the Republican Party and corporate special interests see Michael Screnock as a good investment who will do their bidding," Martha Laning said.

New Laws Could Decide High Court Race

2015 law allows unlimited spending, Screnock already taking advantage of this.

Republican Party is Screnock’s Top Donor

Dallet and Burns have no donations from two parties in state Supreme Court race.

Stronger Recusal Rules Needed for State Courts

Wisconsin was once the gold standard for impartial courts. Not any more.

NRA Endorses Screnock for State Supreme Court

Screnock, an avid hunter and outdoorsman, was the only candidate seeking election to return a position statement indicating his support for constitutional rights

Election Commission News: Important Reminders for Voters about the February 20 Spring Primary

Republican Party Gives Screnock Campaign Massive Infusion of Resources

Michael Screnock claims to be nonpartisan but his financial disclosures say otherwise

Voters Still Have Time to Get ID for Primary Day

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission reminds voters that they still have time to get the acceptable photo ID they will need to vote in the Spring Primary on February 20. “Most people already have the photo ID they need to vote such as a Wisconsin driver license or ID card,” said Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission. “If you don’t have one of those or another acceptable photo ID, you can get one for free after just one visit to a Wisconsin DMV office.” “Just bring whatever identifying documents you have like a birth certificate and proof of your current address to obtain a photo ID. If you don’t have those documents you may still obtain a document that you can use for voting through the ID Petition Process at the DMV office,” said Haas, Wisconsin’s chief elections official. Haas said that in addition to a Wisconsin driver license, ID card or other DMV-issued document, voters can also use military and veteran’s IDs, some student IDs, tribal IDs, or a certificate of naturalization.  The full list is available at www.bringit.wi.gov. “Your photo ID does not need to have your current address, and your name on your ID does not have to exactly match the name on the poll list,” Haas said. If you do not have a photo ID on Election Day, or if poll workers say your ID is not acceptable, you can still cast a provisional ballot that will be counted if you bring an acceptable ID to the polling place before the polls close at 8 p.m. or the clerk’s office by 4 p.m. the Friday after the election. There is only one statewide race on the ballot on February 20 – a primary for Wisconsin Supreme Court.   However, there may also be some primaries for local offices to be elected on April 3. To find out which candidates will be on your ballot, go to MyVote.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Elections Commission is responsible for administration and enforcement of election laws in Wisconsin.  The Commission is made up of six Commissioners – four appointed directly by the State Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the Assembly and the Minority Leaders in the State Senate and Assembly.  The remaining two Commissioners are by the Governor with confirmation by the State Senate from lists of former municipal and county clerks submitted by the legislative leadership in each party.

Dark Money Targets Supreme Court Race

Secretive Wisconsin Alliance for Reform will do ads, has connections to GOP, Koch Brothers.

Wisconsin Judges Back Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court Bid

More than 200 judges covering 54 counties across the state have endorsed Dallet's campaign

GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?

Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.

New Ad: Judges, Commissioner, DA Endorse Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court Justice, Say Burns “Not Qualified”

Officials say only Dallet has the experience demanded of a Supreme Court Justice

Right-Wing Special Interests Spending to Make Michael Screnock Into Right-Wing Media Darling

State Big Biz Lobby Drops Six-Figure Ad Buy on Fox News Channel

National Group Has Huge Clout in Wisconsin

Virginia-based Republican State Leadership Committee spent $2.9 million to elect conservatives here.

Dallet for Justice Earns New Endorsements from Across Wisconsin

"The endorsement of these Wisconsin leaders gives this campaign the momentum to win on April 3rd."

Dark Money’s High Court Candidate

Michael Screnock blows off candidate forums, bets on special interest money.

Women’s March Brings Thousands Downtown

As one attendee puts it, “the stakes are too high, I can’t stay home.”

Voter’s Choice, Burns vs. Dallet

Two Supreme Court candidates answer questions, but Screnock declines.

Leah Vukmir endorses Michael Screnock for State Supreme Court

"Judge Screnock holds the Constitution in the highest regard."

Can Dallet Win Supreme Court Primary?

Outspoken Madison liberal Tim Burns stands in her way.

Judge Rebecca Dallet Condemns President Trump’s Racist Remarks

"It is unacceptable and I condemn these remarks."

ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Highlights Marquette Professor’s Fight for Academic Freedom

In April of 2016 Professor McAdams enlisted the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty to sue Marquette University for breach of contract.

How Wealthy Are Supreme Court Candidates?

Liberal Burns has most money, conservative Screnock the least.

WMC Still Leads In Capitol Clout

Massive spending on campaigns and lobbying by state’s biggest business group.

ICYMI: Tim Burns files nomination papers for Wisconsin Supreme Court

The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018.

Bill Hikes Pay For Private Bar Lawyers

If bill passes, attorneys representing indigent defendants in criminal cases would get pay increase.

High Court Gives Prosecutors More Power

State Supreme Court overrules statute and high court ruling previously cited 168 times.

17 Biggest Mistakes by Brad Schimel

Media feasting on problems in John Doe report. Here’s a scorecard of biggest goofs.

Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. Endorses Tim Burns for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"I’m endorsing Tim Burns for Wisconsin Supreme Court, because I trust Tim will protect our rights, not take them away," Steve Kagen said.

Fewer Injured Workers Getting Compensation

Study shows Walker appointees overwhelmingly favor employers in workers comp cases.

The Many Errors of Brad Schimel

His sloppy report on John Doe leaks won’t help Attorney General’s reputation.

Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward

But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis Butler announces support for Judge Rebecca Dallet

Justice Louis Butler joins more than 300 local leaders, elected officials, and judges from across the state in supporting Judge Rebecca Dallet for Supreme Court.

Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018.

Brad Schimel Strikes Out Again

His 11-month investigation of John Doe leaks yields no charges but lots of anger.

Matt Flynn Supports Local Elected Officials on Dark Store Legislation

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Urges Passage of SB 291 and SB 292

The Rise of a Partisan Supreme Court

It’s supposed to be non-partisan. How and why did this change?

Court Ruling Weakens Whistleblower Law

Supreme Court justice called 2015 decision 'absurd,’ charging it weakens protections.

Governor Walker Appoints Richard Radcliffe as Monroe County Judge

Richard Radcliffe currently serves as partner at the Tomah-based firm Mubarak, Radcliffe & Berry, S.C.

High Court Candidate Hires Koch Operatives

Judge Michael Screnock’s Supreme Court campaign hires former execs of Koch-funded groups.

Walker, Vukmir Court the Israel Lobby

A great way to get donations from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson.

Walker Says He Fears “Outside Money”

But he’s been a huge beneficiary of donations from outside the state.

One Wisconsin Now Statements on Gov. Walker Signing Contract to Implement Largest State Giveaway to A Foreign Corporation in U.S. History

‘Literally Signed Away Our Future’

Leaders from Southeast Wisconsin announce support for Judge Rebecca Dallet

These leaders join more than 200 judges and other elected officials from across the state in endorsing Judge Dallet for Supreme Court.

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.

Fire Fighter Lives Far Far Away

Union leader Seager lives In McMansion Jr.-style home worth $475,000 in Town of Jackson.

GOP Water Grabbers At It Again

Republican Tom Tiffany targets Public Trust doctrine that protects our waters.

Judge Rebecca Dallet Weighs in on Poll Results Regarding Judicial Recusal

"By an 82-12 margin, the people of Wisconsin want a strong judicial recusal rule."

Flawed Hair Analysis Wrongly Imprisons Many

WCIJ finds nine cases in Wisconsin, among hundreds nationally.

Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules

Common Cause and judges at town hall meeting say state’s judicial system must be reformed.

Kathleen Falk Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The non-partisan election will be held in the spring of 2018.

New Battles Over Open Records

Suits by citizens now trying to restrict public information.

How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts

Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.

Foxconn Deal Suspends Judicial Rules

Proposal allows company to skip lower courts, appeal directly to state Supreme Court.

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.

Kathleen A. Rinehart, J.D., Named Stritch Interim President

Prior to her arrival at Stritch, Rinehart served as General Counsel and Secretary of the Corporation for Saint Xavier University in Chicago

Your Gun Rights on the Streetcar

State Supreme Court says concealed carry is legal on public transit.

GOP Puts $3 Billion Foxconn Thumb on Scales of Justice

Latest Scheme Moves Any Legal Appeals Against Taiwanese Company Directly to Walker/WMC-Controlled Supreme Court

Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot

Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.

Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?

Bill overturns ruling that assesses big-box stores as though they are empty.

Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

Burns is running for the seat now held by Justice Michael Gableman.

Rebecca Dallet earns support from 89 judges in Wisconsin Supreme Court bid

Judge Dallet is running because she believes in Wisconsin.

Supreme Court Rulings a Mixed Bag

Wins and losses for openness and accountability.

Superintendent’s Race Cost $1 Million

More than three-fourths of money spent to reelect Tony Evers.

The “Democrats Are Evil” Trap

National Review’s David French blames this for GOP loyalty to Trump. Let us consider the irony.

Governor Walker Appoints Carrie Schneider to Serve on the Outagamie County Circuit Court

Schneider dedicates time to protecting child victims and victims of domestic violence.

High Court Buries Recusal Decision

Rejection of recusal petition by 50 judges quietly released on July 4th weekend.

Lifetime GPS Monitoring Is Legal

State Appeals Court approves lifetime GPS device for former sex offender.

One Wisconsin Now Statements Regarding Michael Gableman Not Seeking Re-Election

'It's No Surprise That After a Decade of Corruption and Incompetence, Mike Gableman Doesn't Want to Face Voters'

Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated

And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.

Bill Ends Chain Store Tax Loophole

Proposed by GOP legislators, opposed by business lobbyists.

Tim Burns Announces Candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

I'm running for Supreme Court because I believe in our democracy.

Disclose All Donations to Judges

Bill requires prompt disclosure of donations by parties to a case.

High Court Wrongly Rejects Recusal

Dumps proposal by 54 retired judges, assures big money influence.

Is Wisconsin Now a Red State?

With Ziegler victory, Democrats' decline, state now looks very red.

Wisconsin Citizens and Judicial Watchdogs Support Reform of State Court Rules on Judicial Recusal

State Supreme Court Set to Meet to Consider Petition Calling for Reform of Court Rules to Remove Appearance of Corruption

That’s a Whole Lot of Manure

55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.

Making the Case for Restorative Justice

The Honorable Janine Geske will lead discussion

7 Election Winners and Losers

Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.

Will State High Court Clean Up Its Act and Reform Rules on Judicial Recusal?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Set to Consider Effort to Keep Judges From Deciding Cases Involving Big Campaign Contributors