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Groups to ask judge to allow some people without IDs to vote
Those challenging Wisconsin's voter identification law in federal court say they will soon be asking that people having trouble getting the required ID be allowed to vote in the August primary.
Judge refuses to restart Highway 23 expansion project
State officials are appealing a federal judge’s refusal to let work proceed on a long-planned expansion of Highway 23 between Plymouth and Fond du Lac.
Walker aide’s attorney promises appeal of federal ruling
A federal judge's ruling rejecting a lawsuit by a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker who accused prosecutors of overstepping their constitutional authority will be appealed, the woman's attorney said Friday.
Court sends part of voter ID case back to judge
A judge must consider whether Wisconsin's voter photo identification law applies to people who face daunting obstacles in obtaining identification, a three-judge federal appellate panel ruled Tuesday.
Lawyer: Charged sports betting pro worked as informant
A former lawyer for a Florida sports betting pro facing federal extortion charges in Wisconsin has claimed the man worked as an informant and helped in the seizure of $750 million from offshore bookies.
Judge refuses to expand acceptable forms of voter ID
A federal judge has denied a civil rights group's request to let voters use more forms of photo identification at the polls.
Court awards strip club owner additional $57,000 in expenses
A federal court has ordered the city of Milwaukee to pay for a strip club owner’s out-of-pocket expenses, including meals and travel expenses for his attorneys, in his fight with the city.
Prosecutors ask judge to dismiss John Doe search lawsuit
Milwaukee prosecutors asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging they violated one of Republican Gov. Scott Walker's former aide's civil rights when they had police search her home nearly four years ago.
Legal sparring continues over voter ID (UPDATE)
With two special elections looming next month and one to fill a vacancy in the state Senate coming later this year, opponents of Wisconsin's new voter identification law want a federal court to expand the number of IDs that voters can show at the polls.
Judge dismisses lawsuit contending illegal body searches
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that contends Milwaukee police conducted an illegal body search.
US justices turn away challenge to state’s voter ID law (UPDATE)
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to Wisconsin's voter identification law, allowing the law to stand and handing a victory to Gov. Scott Walker following a long fight by opponents who say it's a thinly veiled attempt to make it more difficult for Democratic backers to vote.
Ex-Milwaukee police officer gets court victory
A former Milwaukee police officer on disability retirement for mental health issues has won an initial victory in his lawsuit against the city.
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- Black and Latino voters suing in federal court to block congressional district’s weakening minority voting
- Gov. Evers appoints Nicole Ziebell as Marquette County Register of Deeds
- Dane County looks to stop forcing unwed fathers to repay Medicaid birth costs from before 2020
- Republican leaders of Wisconsin Legislature at odds over withholding university pay raises
- Wisconsin pastor accused of exploiting children in Venezuela and Cuba gets 15 years
- Remains found in Indiana in 1982 identified as those of Wisconsin woman who vanished at age 20
- Wisconsin law requires vehicles to stay back from a working snowplow
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- House Expulsion of Santos marks sixth in chamber’s history
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