ACLU of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Watch discovered that over 600 books have been restricted or removed from Wisconsin schools since 2020. The vast majority of challenged titles contain themes of gender, sexuality, or race. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gPgUc5QQ

At the ACLU, we are committed to supporting the right to protest throughout the weeks of the RNC and DNC. Read our joint op-ed with ACLU of Illinois: https://lnkd.in/eKVSPQZ8

BREAKING: We just sent leaders of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies a letter reminding them to respect the constitutional rights of Republican National Convention demonstrators, prioritize de-escalation, and limit the use of force. https://lnkd.in/db9Z9irt

Today, Deputy Advocacy Director James Stein spoke at a rally with our partner organizations and concerned citizens celebrating the return of drop boxes. Drop boxes are critical to ensuring equal access to the ballot. We're ecstatic that the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the ban on ballot drop boxes, restoring this accessible, secure, and easy way for voters to cast their ballots.

We are disappointed by this ruling and the lack of an authorized parade route within sight and sound of the RNC. We still believe that the city’s failure to act concerning our client’s permit application, its delay in establishing a protest zone and a parade route until weeks before the RNC, and its decision to push protesters even further away from the convention site chill freedom of expression and restrict the exercise of First Amendment rights.  Regardless of this ruling, we still expect the City of Milwaukee to follow the Constitution and ensure that protesters can freely, thoroughly, and safely make their voices heard and peacefully protest without unnecessary interference from law enforcement. Press release: https://lnkd.in/gkSggn_v

Milwaukee, the RNC is one week away. Know your rights. aclu-wi.org/en/rnc

Mental health crises are not meant for police to handle. We need other solutions. #BlackDisabledLivesMatter #DisabilityPrideMonth

Alternatives to incarceration for women – including prison nurseries and community-based family living – can reduce the impact of parental incarceration on children, leading to better child development, community integration, and lower recidivism rates.

Summer is halfway over and school will be here before you know it. Prepare your children by letting them know their rights in school. https://lnkd.in/emuZXD52

Since the nation’s founding, the fabric of American society has been woven with deeply racist policies that directly harm Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. These policies have led to an unequal system where marginalized communities have been systematically locked out of opportunities in jobs, education, and housing. The time is now to root out racism and inequality and to ensure equal access, opportunity, and freedom for all.