Wisconsin sheriffs appeal ICE detention lawsuit
Five Wisconsin sheriffs appeal a ruling in an ICE detention lawsuit that could determine whether local jails can hold immigrants for federal authorities.
Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin
A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Wisconsin voter data, citing state privacy laws protecting confidential voter information.
Wisconsin ICE detainee lawsuit sent back to state court
A lawsuit challenging ICE detainers in Wisconsin returns to state court after a federal judge ruled sheriffs missed removal deadlines.
Robert Driscoll elected EDWBA president
Robert Driscoll, a shareholder with Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c., was elected president of the Eastern District of Wisconsin Bar Association (EDWBA).
Former Judge Hannah Dugan renews bid to overturn verdict
Former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan seeks to overturn her federal obstruction conviction tied to ICE arrest actions in court.
Sheboygan Falls mom stays in ICE custody
A federal judge delayed ruling on a Wisconsin woman’s habeas petition challenging ICE detention during her immigration appeal process.
Immigration lawyer seeks release of Sheboygan Falls woman
An immigration lawyer seeks the release of a Sheboygan Falls woman held by ICE despite a judge ruling she can remain in the United States.
Judge blocks tribal fishing limits in northern Wisconsin
A federal judge halts Lac du Flambeau fishing restrictions on walleye and musky lakes, citing conflicts with state law and angler rights.
Ex-Wisconsin man sentenced for illegal campaign funds
A former Wisconsin man was sentenced to prison for illegally funneling over $400,000 in campaign donations after renouncing U.S. citizenship.
Franklin man pleads guilty to SNAP fraud, tax crimes
Franklin man admits to SNAP fraud and filing false tax returns in federal court, causing over $1.6M in losses. Sentencing set for July 28.
Chippewa County man gets 9 years for meth, gun crimes
A Chippewa County man was sentenced to 9 years in federal prison after a high-speed chase and arrest with methamphetamine and a firearm tied to drug trafficking.
Milwaukee sex trafficker sentenced to nearly 22 years
A Milwaukee man who ran a violent sex trafficking and drug operation was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
Legal News
- Wisconsin DOJ takes years to fulfill public records requests
- Wisconsin sheriffs appeal ICE detention lawsuit
- Organic dairy brands sue over federal milk pricing rules
- Sheboygan Falls mom released from ICE detention
- Wisconsin courts need more judges, workload study finds
- FBI to interview Milwaukee police in Wisconsin 2020 election probe
- Green bay seeks dismissal of privacy lawsuit over city hall recordings
- WLJ is proud to endorse Best Places to Work in Law Firms
- Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin
- Republicans spend $500K on ads in Wisconsin AG race
- Evers seeks applicants for Milwaukee judgeship
- Residents sue over Driftless region transmission line
Case Digests
- Involuntary Commitment-Waiver of Rights
- Contractual Discretion-Appellate Forfeiture-Raffle Statutes
- Standing -Zoning Variance
- Strickland Standard-Sentencing Discretion
- Sixth Amendment-Harmless Error
- Harassment Injunction-Social Media Evidence
- Termination of Parental Rights-Evidentiary Sufficiency
- Termination of Parental Rights-Reasonable Efforts
- Special Condition 13-Issue Preservation
- Right of Publicity Act-Defamation
- Plea Withdrawal-Witness Recantation-
- Election Fraud-Official Misconduct













