Lawsuit seeks to block Wisconsin crime victims amendment
A lawsuit filed on Thursday seeks to block a statewide vote on a ballot question that would amend the Wisconsin Constitution to expand crime victims' rights, arguing that the proposal is deceptive and a threat to the rights of the accused.
GOP starts push to curb governor’s veto powers
Wisconsin Republicans continued their push on Tuesday to weaken Gov. Tony Evers' powers, holding a hearing on a constitutional amendment prohibiting him from using his veto pen to increase spending.
GOP proposes constitutional amendment limiting veto power
Wisconsin Republicans are proposing a constitutional amendment that would prevent the governor from using his or her partial veto powers to increase spending in any bills.
Constitutional boundaries need enforcement
On May 15, the Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of the December 2018 “extraordinary session.” The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin is one of the plaintiffs in this lawsuit. In recent weeks, there have been some misconceptions perpetuated by those who oppose the merits of our case. Here are some facts of the lawsuit:
Wisconsin cities amend rules for sex-offender residency
Dozens of Wisconsin municipalities have expanded the areas where convicted sex offenders are allowed to live after being released from prison.
View from around the state: Keep your hands off the US Constitution
America doesn't need an unprecedented and dangerous constitutional convention to balance its federal budget. It needs real leadership, more courage and cooperation in Washington.
ACLU sues over nativity scene
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana is suing a southeastern Indiana county over a nativity scene that's been erected for more than a half-century on its courthouse lawn.
BEV BUTULA: Constitution annotated on new iOS app
I missed Constitution Day last week. What I didn’t miss however, was the release of a new iOS app for the Constitution Annotated (also known as the U.S. Constitution: Analysis and Interpretation).
ON THE DEFENSIVE: Supreme Court ruling breaks the silence
Most lawyers have assumed that the Constitution is unambiguous in preserving one’s right to remain silent.
Labor board to appeal recess case to Supreme Court
The National Labor Relations Board said Tuesday it plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a far-reaching decision that invalidated President Barack Obama's recess appointments to the agency.
Justice Thomas: Americans still arguing over government limits
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says the same arguments the Founding Fathers fought over during the creation of the United States are still raging today.
THE DARK SIDE: Medicaid case fails test for jury
Last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held that the state is entitled to a jury trial when suing a private actor for Medicaid fraud under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (State v. Abbott Laboratories, 2012 WI 62).
Legal News
- Wisconsin attorney loses law license, ordered to pay $16K fine
- Former Wisconsin police officer charged with 5 bestiality felony counts
- Judge reject’s Trump’s bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case
- Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
- The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case
- Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
- Wisconsin Attorney General asks Congress to expand reproductive health services
- Attorney General Kaul releases update at three-year anniversary of clergy and faith leader abuse initiative
- State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
- Former Wisconsin college chancellor fired over porn career is fighting to keep his faculty post
- Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race
- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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