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ACLU of Wisconsin hires Ott as executive director
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ACLU of Wisconsin hires Ott as executive director

As statewide membership doubles, civil liberties organization brings the national experience of a Wisconsin native to its statewide office in Milwaukee.

Community Organizations Push for Accountability of Police Use of Surveillance Technology
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Community Organizations Push for Accountability of Police Use of Surveillance Technology

They signed on to a letter opposing the recently proposed “Public Safety Plan.”

Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan
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Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan

We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Sherman Park Incidents, Calls for Immediate Release of Video Footage
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Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Sherman Park Incidents, Calls for Immediate Release of Video Footage

"The ACLU of Wisconsin urges local leaders to heed the cries for solace, help, and change from residents, young and old."

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on MPD’s Covered Nametags at Protest
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Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on MPD’s Covered Nametags at Protest

This is a flagrant violation of an MPD policy that is already weak and rarely enforced.

ACLU of Wisconsin urges U.S. DOJ representatives to conduct investigation into Milwaukee Police Department practices that matter most to residents
MPD Stops Too Often Undermine Community Trust, ACLU Survey Finds
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MPD Stops Too Often Undermine Community Trust, ACLU Survey Finds

Today, the ACLU of Wisconsin released survey results of over 800 Milwaukee residents’ attitudes about police.

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton
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Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on DA Decision in Police Shooting of Dontre Hamilton

Statement from Chris Ahmuty, ACLU of Wisconsin Executive Director

Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Voter ID Stay
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Statement from ACLU of Wisconsin on Voter ID Stay

Today, the 7th Circuit issued a ruling lifting Judge Aldeman's stay and allowing the law to go into effect before the November elections.

Wisconsin Unites for Marriage Coalition Launched Today
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Wisconsin Unites for Marriage Coalition Launched Today

New statewide marriage equality coalition to advocate for the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood and ACLU in Federal Court Tuesday to Protect Safe and Legal Abortion in Wisconsin
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Planned Parenthood and ACLU in Federal Court Tuesday to Protect Safe and Legal Abortion in Wisconsin

Trial Begins Tuesday in Case Challenging Dangerous Restrictions that Restrict Safe and Legal Abortion Statewide

Gov. Walker, Don’t Use Free Speech as a Scapegoat
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Gov. Walker, Don’t Use Free Speech as a Scapegoat

Governor signals he will sign bill protecting racist team names and mascots

In Wisconsin, Blacks Six Times More Likely than Whites to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Despite Equal Usage Rates
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In Wisconsin, Blacks Six Times More Likely than Whites to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Despite Equal Usage Rates

Wisconsin Ranks Fifth in Nation for Highest Racial Disparities, According to New Report by American Civil Liberties Union

New Procedure for Strip and Body-Cavity Searches Needs Public Input, Community Groups Say
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New Procedure for Strip and Body-Cavity Searches Needs Public Input, Community Groups Say

Letter to Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission Urges Open Meetings