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After US high court ruling, more evidence suppression work could be coming for defense attorneys
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has left some Wisconsin criminal-law practitioners to question just how far law enforcement and prosecutors can push an exception to the Fourth Amendment.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules against former coach (UPDATE)
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a former longtime high school basketball coach, reinstating his conviction in a sex crime case involving a 15-year-old student.
3 finalists named for Wisconsin Ethics Commission leader
Three finalists from a list of 23 applicants have been selected to be interviewed to become the first leader of Wisconsin's new Ethics Commission.
Supreme Court denies Wis. abortion appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin seeking to put in place restrictions on abortion clinics that were struck down by lower courts.
Judge puts on hold law requiring disclosure of anti-union consultations (UPDATE)
A Texas judge has placed a temporary injunction on an Obama Administration rule that, starting next month, would have required contractors and other employers to disclose the identities of outside consultants who might have been hired to help disrupt union organizing and other labor-related activities.
Supreme Court to review NC’s use of race in redistricting
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether Republican lawmakers relied too heavily on race when they redrew North Carolina's congressional districts to give the GOP a powerful advantage in the swing state.
US Supreme Court’s abortion ruling could mean end of similar Wis. law (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Texas' widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
Civil rights lawsuit against Racine settled for $100K
The city of Racine has settled a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a man who says he was handcuffed and beaten outside his home after police came to investigate a car accident he wasn't involved in.
Former Uber driver in Milwaukee sues company
A former Uber driver in the Milwaukee area has sued the ride-hailing company in federal court, seeking overtime pay, tips and other expenses on behalf of all current and former Wisconsin drivers.
Manitowoc doctor indicted on drug trafficking charges
Manitowoc doctor is charged in federal court with drug trafficking.
Teen whose arrest sparked protests may not face charges
An 18-year-old black woman whose arrest sparked protests in Madison this week has the option to go through a restorative justice process instead of facing criminal charges, Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne announced Friday.
Wisconsin state workers face new hiring procedure, rules
By Todd Richmond Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin state employees will face a new world when they show up for work July 1. An overhaul of the state’s 111-year-old civil service system takes effect take that day. It will leave 30,000 state workers and an untold number of job applicants to face new […]
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- Eric Toney announces re-election bid for Fond du Lac County District Attorney
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- More human remains believed those of missing woman wash up on Milwaukee Co. beach
- Vice President Harris returning to Wisconsin for third visit this year
- Wisconsin joins Feds, dozens of states to hold airlines accountable for bad behavior
- Trump ahead of Biden in new Marquette poll
- Bankruptcy court approves Milwaukee Marriott Downtown ‘business as usual’ motion
- New Crime Gun Intelligence Center to launch in Chicago
- Arrest warrant proposed for Minocqua Brewing owner who filed Lawsuit against Town of Minocqua
- Wisconsin Supreme Court justices question how much power Legislature should have
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