Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Press Release

Wisconsin Democrats on Supreme Court Decision To Hear Challenges To Legislative Maps

 

By - Oct 6th, 2023 08:30 pm

MADISON, Wis. — Tonight, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced in a 4-3 decision that it would hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler issued this statement in response:

“Today’s decision by our state Supreme Court to reject Republican attempts at intimidation and obstruction and hear challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps is grounded in our Constitution, plainly right on the law, and a clear victory for democracy. Last April, Wisconsinites turned out to elect Justice Janet Protasiewicz in an overwhelming landslide, sending a resounding message that it was time for a fair and impartial state Supreme Court. That vote for change was reflected in the decisions handed down by the Court tonight, and it is imperative that the constitutional challenges to Wisconsin’s legislative maps move forward and receive their day in court—free from impeachment threats by Republican politicians desperate to overturn last April’s election and maintain their grip on power.”

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