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ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Milwaukee Police Chief for Aggressive Action Toward Protesters, Demands Compliance with Court-Ordered Reforms
New ACLU Report: Black People Four Times More Likely to Get Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Wisconsin
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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

ACLU Blueprint proposes cutting Wisconsin prison population and spending
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ACLU Blueprint proposes cutting Wisconsin prison population and spending

The Smart Justice 50-State Blueprint is the first-ever analysis of its kind and will serve as a tool for activists, advocates and policymakers to push for transformational change to the criminal justice system.

ACLU Showcases Photographs of the Resistance at April 20 Gallery Night
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ACLU 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.

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.

WI State Supreme Court Allows Government to Obtain “Harassment Injunction” Against Protester
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WI State Supreme Court Allows Government to Obtain “Harassment Injunction” Against Protester

Recognizes injunctions must be clear and narrow when speech involved.

ACLU: Lift Stay, Restore Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Wisconsin
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ACLU: Lift Stay, Restore Marriage for Same-Sex Couples in Wisconsin

Attorneys for the ACLU filed a motion asking Judge Barbara Crabb to vacate the stay she entered and allow marriages for same-sex couples to continue.

ACLU Urges Wisconsin to Reach Quick Decision on Appeal of Marriage Case
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ACLU Urges Wisconsin to Reach Quick Decision on Appeal of Marriage Case

Couples Left in Limbo While Decision Striking Down Ban on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples is Put on Hold

Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction
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Federal Court Issues Permanent Injunction

Requires clerks to issue licenses to same-sex couples; but stays decision

ACLU of Wisconsin Files Proposed Injunction on Marriage Ban
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ACLU of Wisconsin Files Proposed Injunction on Marriage Ban

The proposed language, would, among other things, require county clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples and also provide for recognition of marriage:

Federal Court Judge Crabb defers decision on stay; sets hearing date for proposed injunction
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Federal Court Judge Crabb defers decision on stay; sets hearing date for proposed injunction

Today, Judge Crabb held a hearing on Attorney General Van Hollen’s request to ‘stay’ her decision.

ACLU Responds to Voting Rights Appeal
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ACLU Responds to Voting Rights Appeal

Wisconsin state officials today appealed the April 29 federal court ruling that struck down the state's voter ID law as unconstitutional and in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).

Federal Court Strikes Down Wisconsin Voter ID Law
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Federal Court Strikes Down Wisconsin Voter ID Law

ACLU represented plaintiffs at trial in November