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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.
Judge dismisses charges in Waupun inmate death case
A judge dismissed charges against a former Waupun prison nurse tied to an inmate death as other criminal cases continue.
Trial begins for ex-Waupun nurse in inmate death case
Former Waupun prison nurse Gwendolyn Vick faces trial over the 2023 inmate death of Cameron Williams at Waupun Correctional Institution.
Racine County sued over youth detention center beating
A federal lawsuit accuses Racine County guards of using excessive force against a teen at a Wisconsin youth detention center.
Judge advances case in Ridglan Farms break-in
A Dane County judge allows felony burglary charges to proceed against activist Wayne Hsiung tied to a Ridglan Farms break-in and animal abuse claims.
Former Waupun prison guard convicted in inmate death case
Former Waupun Correctional officer Jamall Russell convicted of misdemeanors tied to inmate Donald Maier’s death from malnutrition and dehydration.
Green Bay mayor sued over City Hall recordings
Former Green Bay council member Chris Wery sued Mayor Eric Genrich, alleging City Hall audio recordings violated Wisconsin privacy law and the Fourth Amendment.
Milwaukee settles lawsuit by former deputy city attorney
Milwaukee agreed to a $50,000 settlement after a former deputy city attorney’s defamation lawsuit over an inspector general report was dismissed in circuit court.
Prosecutors oppose Hannah Dugan bid to overturn verdict
Federal prosecutors urge a judge to reject former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan’s motion to overturn her felony conviction for obstructing immigration agents.
Waupun prison lieutenant pleads in inmate deaths
A former Waupun Correctional Institution lieutenant pleaded no contest to misdemeanors tied to two inmate deaths in Dodge County.
Judge allows lawsuit over uncounted Madison ballots
A Dane County judge lets a lawsuit proceed against Madison over uncounted absentee ballots, raising constitutional voting rights questions and damages claims.
Court ends oversight of Wisconsin youth prisons
A federal judge ended court oversight of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake youth prisons after reforms, despite ongoing delays in closing the facilities.
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Case Digests
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- Fourth Amendment-Evidence Suppression
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- Domestic Abuse-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (Subsequent Counsel)-Intimidation
