
Christopher Ott, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (as of late March 2017).
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ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Charging Decision in Fatal Shooting Of Alvin Cole
Oct 7th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin: President Trump Should Not Deploy Troops to Milwaukee
Jul 23rd, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Excessive Force By Police Against Protesters
Jun 1st, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
New ACLU Report: Black People Four Times More Likely to Get Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 14th highest racial disparities in arrests, among 17 states where arrests for marijuana increased from 2010 to 2018
Apr 20th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Files Lawsuit in State Supreme Court Seeking Release of Vulnerable People Amid COVID-19
An outbreak of COVID-19 in Wisconsin prisons could overwhelm available hospital beds and ICU units in communities where prisons are located
Apr 10th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Commends Governor Evers for Vetoing Prison Expanding Legislation
Feb 28th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Appeals Court Ruling Blocking Attempted Voter Purge
Feb 28th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Expansion of Trump’s Travel Ban
Feb 3rd, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Hundreds Rally at State Capitol to Push for Criminal Justice Reform
Jan 30th, 2020 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Menomonee Falls School Board Decision to Retire Racist Mascot
“We are pleased with the decision by the Menomonee Falls School board to end the perpetuation of negative and damaging stereotypes about indigenous people through the use of a racist mascot.”
Dec 9th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers Signing Anti-Protest Bill Into Law
“We are deeply disappointed by Governor Evers’ decision to sign this harmful and unnecessary legislation, despite strong opposition from environmental and civil rights advocates and Native Tribes across the state.”
Nov 20th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Calls on Menomonee Falls to Retire Racist Mascot
“Race-based mascots and imagery perpetuate damaging stereotypes and undermine the educational experience of all students,” said Chris Ott, ACLU of Wisconsin executive director.
Nov 12th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Anti-Protest Bill
AB 426 seeks to silence activists with the threat of felony charges for protesting at “critical infrastructure” facilities
Nov 6th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU sues Milwaukee Police Department for unconstitutional conduct during Sherman Park demonstrations
“The Milwaukee Police Department has demonstrated its custom of using excessive force to disperse people peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights, and our clients suffered real harm as a result of that policy.”
May 29th, 2019 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU Hires Maxine Webb as Development Director
In Maxine's role as Development Director, she leads the revenue generation strategy for the statewide Annual & Major Gifts programs and represents the ACLU in the community.
Oct 8th, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinInadequate policies and practices of Wisconsin sheriffs threaten rights of immigrant communities in the state
Amid growing concern over harsh measures against immigrants, ACLU outreach to all county sheriffs in Wisconsin has found few policies that meet constitutional requirements.
Jul 19th, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU Showcases Photographs of the Resistance at April 20 Gallery Night
The event will be held Friday, April 20, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the ACLU Milwaukee office, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 325.
Apr 18th, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU-WI Announces Voter Education Push Around Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Effort includes voter outreach by mail, phone and online
Apr 2nd, 2018 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU hires Milwaukee native Cassandra Bowers as Communications Director
Cassandra holds a master’s degree in management with a concentration in leadership diversity from Cardinal Stritch University.
Dec 12th, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinWaukesha County Sheriff Applies To Have Deputies Become Part of Trump’s Immigration Force
This is not the first time the Waukesha County Sheriff has sought to participate in the 287(g) program.
Oct 25th, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinWisconsin Gerrymandering Case Before the U.S. Supreme Court Tomorrow
ACLU of Wisconsin filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing gerrymandering scheme is unconstitutional
Oct 2nd, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU of Wisconsin Files Lawsuit Demanding Documents on Implementation of Trump Muslim Ban
Today’s action is part of a total of 13 FOIA lawsuits filed by ACLU affiliates across the country.
Apr 12th, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of WisconsinACLU 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.
Feb 16th, 2017 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin


















