Jacob Blake

Representative Shelia Stubbs Mourns the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

Supervisor Taylor Statement on the Rittenhouse Verdict

‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on the Verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Rittenhouse Verdict

Milwaukee Bucks Senior VP Alex Lasry Recalls 2020 NBA Social Justice Walkout in New Podcast Episode

Lasry admits he was caught off guard by the wildcat strike, but brushed off worries about contending for a title: “Some things are bigger than basketball.”

Federal Officials Close Review of the Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake

Gov. Evers Releases Statement One Year After Jacob Blake Shooting

Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement one year after police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Statement on One-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder

End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin Denounces Racialized Violence, Calls for Reallocation of Work, Resourcing, & Responsibility of Care

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Assembly Republican Plan to Use A Speaker’s Task Force to do Nothing About Racial Disparities

Wisconsin Man Indicted for Injuring Police Officer During Kenosha Riots

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Kenosha DA Decision

Joint Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman José G. Pérez and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Rep. Stubbs’ Statement on Decision to not Charge Officer Sheskey in Shooting of Jacob Blake

Senator Agard Releases Statement on the Decision to Not Charge Officer Involved in Shooting Jacob Blake

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Rep Hintz: Statement on Jacob Blake Shooting Charging Decision by Kenosha District Attorney

Statement from Kenosha County Judicial Candidate Angela Cunningham on Charging Decision of the Jacob Blake Shooting

Statement Regarding Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Jacob Blake

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Kenosha County District Attorney Decision in Officer-Involved Shooting of Jacob Blake

January 5, 2021

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on Charging Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Rep. Bowen Statement on Lack of Charges in Jacob Blake Shooting

“If What We Saw Was Legal, It’s Time to Change the Laws”

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Decision in Jacob Blake Case

DPW Statement on Kenosha DA’s Announcement of No Charges in Jacob Blake Case

Common Council Unanimously Approved Resolution Declaring an Emergency

Wisconsin National Guard Mobilized to Assist Civil Authorities and Preserve Public Safety in Kenosha

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State

WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory

Family of Jacob Blake, Wisconsin Working Families Party Host ‘March to the Polls’ Rally in Kenosha

Calling for racial justice and structural change, Kenosha activists take the movement to the ballot box

Legislation to be heard relating to medical reports of persons killed/injured in officer involved incidents

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey October 13, 2020

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Officer Joseph Mensah Decision

Amid major national developments, new Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voter preferences holding steady in presidential race

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Facebook, Instagram Axed from Palzewicz Campaign

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer-Involved Shooting

September 21, 2020

NLG Condemns Biased and Unprofessional Policing by Kenosha Police and Sheriff’s Departments

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls for Dismissal of Charges for Curfew Violations, Asks for Investigation Into Excessive Use of Force by Law Enforcement

Civil Rights Groups Open Letter to Facebook on Kenosha: Strengthen and Enforce Hateful Activity Moderation to Prevent Further Loss of Life

A Chance for Change

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to President Trump’s Remarks in Kenosha

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

September 1, 2020

Going dark for justice

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey 

DPW Vice-Chair Felesia Martin Calls out Trump’s Chaos as He Refuses to Condemn Kenosha Shooter

Kenosha Union Representatives Blast Trump Ahead of Tomorrow’s Photo-Op

The Legislature’s Lack of Action is Shameful

Justice Can’t Wait: Representative Subeck Decries Republican Delays to Justice Reform Package

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Special Session

Now is Not the Time for Senate Recess

Governor and Attorney General Should Investigate Potential Crimes, Civil Rights Violations Committed By Law Enforcement During Protests

Statement Regarding Custody Status of Mr. Blake

Proud and determined Milwaukee marchers make it to Washington, D.C.

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey August 28, 2020

Artists Use Trump’s Own Words to Call Out GOP Atrocities in Emotionally-Charged New Billboard, Street Art Campaign

RememberWhatTheyDid and #VoteThemOut Campaign Targets Young Voters, People of Color in Milwaukee and other Key Battleground Cities

UPDATE: Kenosha Officer Involved Shooting

August 28, 2020

ACLU Calls for Immediate Resignation of Kenosha Police Chief and Kenosha County Sheriff for Failed Response to Attempted Murder of Jacob Blake

BBB Advice for Donating to Victims, Businesses in Kenosha

Milwaukee athletes take a stand in support of racial justice

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Scott Spiker

The world is watching, and the Legislature’s silence and inaction is deafening

Statement of Alderwoman (and State Representative) JoCasta Zamarripa August 27, 2020

U.S. Department of Justice Confirms Federal Civil Rights Investigation Into Shooting of Mr. Jacob Blake

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Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake, the Damage to Kenosha, and the Special Session

Milwaukee Bucks Players’ Statement Following Boycott of Game 5 of NBA Playoffs vs. Orlando

Milwaukee Bucks put social justice at the forefront

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council - Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd 

Rep. Bowen Statement on Vigilante Murders in Kenosha

Senator Larson Statement: The Human Cost of Obstruction

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Shooting in Kenosha

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police-Abetted Terrorism in Kenosha

Johnson: Evers Should Reconsider Refusal of Federal Assistance for Kenosha

‘Anarchy and chaos will not advance justice, and must be stopped’

Johnson, Steil Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President

Gov. Evers initially refused President Trump’s offer of assistance Tuesday

BLOC Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake

Johnson: Rioting Must Not Be Allowed to Continue

Senator calls on governor to maintain order

Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Kenosha Shooting of Jacob Blake

Rep. Bowen Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake

“I Am Tired of Talk”

Citizen Action Statement on the Racist Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

Statement Regarding the Shooting of Jacob Blake

County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Special Session on Policing Accountability and Transparency

Statement from the Milwaukee Bucks

Arbishop Listecki Releases Statement About Kenosha Shooting

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

Statement on the police shooting of Jacob Blake

From Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa August 24, 2020

Statement on the shooting of Jacob Blake

Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2020

Statement on Shooting in Kenosha

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Kenosha Shooting

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on the Shooting of Jacob Blake

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Kenosha Shooting

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