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Judge Throws Out Lawsuit Challenging Absentee Ballot Requirements
Now-dismissed lawsuit is just one of many concerning absentee ballots and their handling.
May 10th, 2024 by Sarah LehrCorn Milling Company Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Their Role in Deadly Explosion that Killed Five Workers
Sentencings for Willful Conduct Related to Workplace Safety, Environmental Offenses, and Fraud Follow Investigation of Company that Operated the Facility
Feb 16th, 2024 by U.S. Department of JusticeDefendant Sentenced In Wisconsin Electronics Recycling Federal Fraud Case
Feb 24th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneState Defends Juvenile Life Sentences
DOJ lawyers seek to dismiss ACLU suit calling this cruel and unusual punishment.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Gretchen SchuldtCan City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce MurphyCocaine Law Can Still Jail Pregnant Women
Federal judge overruled "cocaine mom" law, but state appeal overruled his injunction.
Sep 11th, 2017 by Margo KirchnerJudge Rules on Lincoln Hills
Drastic cutbacks in pepper spray, mechanical constraints, solitary confinement.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtJudge Sets Guidelines for Lincoln Hills
Reducing solitary confinement and use of pepper spray on the list.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtPictures of Youths in Prison
ACLU’s suit documents questionable treatment at Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt2,030 Strip Searches at Youth Prisons
Just 32 of searches in one year at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake found contraband.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtCocaine Mom Law Struck Down
Federal court says state can’t lock up pregnant women who use drugs, alcohol.
May 3rd, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtACLU Seeks Lincoln Hills Injunction
Wants court to temporarily ban solitary confinement at juvenile prisons.
Apr 20th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtRecord Early Voting & Election Day Voting are Blows for Democracy
Dozens of nonprofits and thousands of dedicated government officials and poll workers advancing America’s most fundamental right
Nov 8th, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinCitizen Action Applauds Federal Judge’s Action on Photo ID
“We believe that the Photo ID law inherently disenfranchises voters, and will ultimately be struck down as unconstitutional,” said Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin.
Oct 13th, 2016 by Citizen Action of WisconsinOne 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 InstituteTwo State Prisons Have Lead-Tainted Water
Officials say they comply with federal drinking water standards, but others question whether it’s safe.
Apr 11th, 2016 by Dee J. HallShirley Abrahamson Against the World
Chief Justice’s fight against a constitutional change to demote her is a minor issue. So why such a juicy battle involving so many conservatives?
Apr 16th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Senators Applaud Confirmation of Judge Pam Pepper to the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin made the following statements on the U.S. Senate vote to confirm Pamela Pepper to the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Nov 20th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin