ACLU of Wisconsin

What is the Wisconsin Supreme Court and what does it do?

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is the state's highest court. It's comprised of seven justices who serve 10-year terms (the longest term of any elected office in Wisconsin).

The court makes decisions that have a profound impact on our civil rights and liberties for generations.

Wisconsin will elect a new Supreme Court justice on April 7, 2026. Laws protecting our freedom are only as strong as the judges who uphold them.

Make a voting plan today at ACLU-WI.org/VotingRights!

Screenshot of a Bluesky post reading "Celebrating International Women's Day means supporting immigrants, trans women, women in jails and prisons... all women!"

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to every woman fighting for justice.

As the spring Wisconsin Supreme Court race approaches, it is important to know why the court matters and what our voting rights are here in Wisconsin.

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Election Day is coming April 7, 2026

March 18 is the deadline to register to vote online or by mail. The early voting period is March 24 to April 5. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is April 2 at 5pm and Election Day is April 7.

The next election is less than a month away! Do you have a plan to vote?

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🗳️ Check your registration at MyVote.WI.gov.
🧠 Learn more at ACLU-WI.org/VotingRights.

The 10 members of the Ashland County Board of Supervisors who voted to accept corporate reimbursements to police Line 5 protests for Enbridge should be ashamed.

Ashland County approves deal to get paid for policing protests of Enbridge's Line 5 reroute Canadian energy firm Enbridge will reimburse Ashland County for the cost of policing protests that are anticipated with construction of its Line 5 reroute under a deal arranged by the Wisconsin Counti...

Counties should protect their residents' ability to protest, not accept reimbursements from the very corporations people are protesting.

www.wpr.org/news/ashland...

AB 377 has already passed the Assembly and could potentially be voted on by the Senate at their last floor session in mid-March, so call your state senators to share your opinion.

Legal advocates object to bill to allow AI interpretation in court Legal advocates are raising alarms about a bill that would allow Wisconsin courts to use interpretation assisted by artificial intelligence. Republican sponsors say they introduced the plan to cut bac...

The English Only Bill, AB 377, aims to establish English as the official state language and allow AI interpreters, even in court.

www.wpr.org/news/legal-a...

Wisconsin voters: The new postmark rule does not change your ballot deadline. Absentee voting remains the same as always in Wisconsin. Only voter registration by mail is impacted.

In Wisconsin, ballots have always been required to be received by 8pm on Election Day.

The recent changes to the way USPS defines a postmark will only impact voter registration by mail.

Learn more: https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/usps-postmark-change-what-wisconsin-absentee-voters-should-know/

Yesterday we were at City Hall as the Milwaukee Common Council voted on proposals in its ICE Out package to rein in ICE.

We'll keep saying it: ICE doesn't belong in our communities. We must protect our neighbors and keep ICE out.

NOW: Watch our policy director Amanda Merkwae speak about our work on as a panel as part of Community Shares Big Share Day.

https://www.thebigshare.org/info/live2026

Support the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation

We defend basic freedoms. Every day. For every Wisconsinite. And your support makes this possible.

Today is the Big Share! Please consider making a donation. https://action.aclu.org/give/wi-donate?emci=4993b857-fa15-f111-a69a-000d3a57593f&emdi=fb51acb1-1117-f111-a69a-000d3a1f0a97&ceid=7169403

Wisconsin’s legislative session is expected to conclude this month, but major decisions are still unfolding.

We’re tracking some harmful bills still moving, what’s (hopefully) died, and what to watch for as session wraps. Follow along on our bill tracker at ACLU-WI.org/Leg.

Make a Pledge: Vote for Wisconsin's Next Supreme Court Justice Take action with ACLU!

The Wisconsin Supreme Court decides cases that impact us. Pledge to vote in April, so you can have a say over who sits on our state's highest court and makes decisions that affect you, your friends, your family, and your community.

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Milwaukee officer accused of misusing Flock surveillance cameras • Wisconsin Examiner A MIlwaukee police officer accused of using Flock to monitor a romantic partner and the partner's ex is negotiating a deal.

Milwaukee officer accused of misusing Flock surveillance cameras, @Isiahholmes.bsky.social reports.

Wisconsin sheriffs that have active 287(g) agreements with ICE: Brown County, Calumet County, Dunn County, Fond du Lac County, Green Lake County, Kenosha County, Kewaunee County, Manitowoc County, Marathon County, Marquette County, Outagamie County, Sauk County, Sheboygan County, Walworth County, Washington County, Waukesha County, Waushara County, Winnebago County, and Wood County.

There are new 287(g) agreements in Green Lake, Dunn, and Walworth counties, bringing Wisconsin's total participants up to 19.

Local sheriffs should not be collaborating with ICE. Call your sheriff today. #End287g

Deputized for Disaster | American Civil Liberties Union Deputized for Disaster, details how the Trump administration is drastically expanding the federal 287(g) program to transform state and local law enforcement into a national deportation policing force...

Exploiting local and state law enforcement to carry out immigration enforcement shifts resources away from community safety and puts us all in danger.

Read our new report in full.

Black graphic with orange and white text in all caps: This country belongs to the people. Join us in the streets Saturday, March 28. Find a protest near you." A black and white protest sign reading "immigrants are welcome here" is on the graphic.

When ICE agents tear apart our communities, we take to the streets. When the Trump administration tries to silence dissent, we just get louder.

Find a No Kings protest near you at nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=aclu

Black History Month is Every Month - ACLU of Wisconsin In a new blog post, Communications Coordinator Kwesi Foli reflects on his experiences for this Black History Month and the joy, pain and triumph that brings us together.

In a new blog post, Communications Coordinator Kwesi Foli reflects on his experiences for this Black History Month and the joy, pain and triumph that brings us together.

https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/black-history-month-is-every-month/

We responded to the criminal charges filed against a Milwaukee police officer who allegedly used Flock’s automated license plate reader system to track the location of two women — nearly 200 times — for personal reasons.

ACLU of Wisconsin Responds to Accusations Of Milwaukee Police Officer Misusing Flock Surveillance Technology - ACLU of Wisconsin Cases like these demonstrate why we can’t afford to allow law enforcement to use surveillance tools without proper oversight or safeguards to protect against misuse.

Read our full statement: www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...

Flock’s surveillance technology scans and stores license plate data from countless drivers every day, enabling the government to keep track of where people drive and when — without their knowledge or consent and without a warrant.

These devices collect everyone’s data, not just data on vehicles associated with a crime. The accusations made against Milwaukee Police Officer Josue Ayala exemplify just how easily Flock cameras can be turned against the very people the technology purports to protect.

Assembly votes for new health coverage for incarcerated Wisconsinites  • Wisconsin Examiner The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of a bill seeking Medicaid coverage for people in Wisconsin prisons and jails.

Assembly passes bill to seek health coverage for incarcerated people in Wisconsin via @askennard.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/assem...

Republicans quietly target Milwaukee Common Council power to set policy for police, fire departments • Wisconsin Examiner Republicans quietly amended a health care records bill to take away power over police and fire from Milwaukee's Common Council.

Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature quietly target Milwaukee Common Council's powers to set policy for police and fire departments via @isiahholmes.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/briefs/repub...

Election Protection - ACLU of Wisconsin With our partners, we work to ensure easy, fair, and safe access to the ballot box for every single Wisconsin voter. For many years, the ACLU of Wisconsin has been engaged in Election Protection efforts alongside a broad coalition of non-partisan organizations across the state. We do this by working with our coalition partners to […]

We are seeking Wisconsin attorneys and law student volunteers to serve as non-partisan election observers on Election Day (April 7, 2026).

Find more information about volunteering: https://www.aclu-wi.org/campaigns-initiatives/election-protection/

Milwaukee leaders, law enforcement answer questions on ICE at protest safety event Milwaukee officials and community leaders hosted a protest safety event in case of a potential influx of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city.

Milwaukee officials and community leaders hosted a protest safety event in case of a potential influx of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city.

www.wuwm.com/milwaukee-le...

Air Wisconsin for decades primarily served customers traveling between Midwestern airports. Now it frequently flies between airports near major ICE detention centers.

wisconsinwatch.org/2026/02/air-...
#Wisconsin #Immigration #Aviation

This virtual training aims to provide education and resources related to your voting rights as well as how the Wisconsin Supreme Court works.

Join us: https://www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-your-rights-webinar-voting-wisconsin-supreme-court/

Advocacy Director Amanda Merkwae talks surveillance on the Motherhood for Good podcast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBLltS-5R4Y