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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 Wisconsin youth climate lawsuit
A Dane County judge dismissed a youth climate lawsuit challenging Wisconsin energy laws, ruling environmental policy is a political issue.
State attorneys team up as immigration cases surge
Wisconsin attorneys collaborate as immigration detentions rise, raising civil rights concerns and due process issues for migrants facing deportation.
Wisconsin bill would guarantee legal counsel for tenants
New Wisconsin legislation would provide state-funded legal counsel for tenants facing eviction, prioritizing high-risk and minority residents.
Wisconsin AWLF awarding scholarships
Female law students at Marquette and UW Law School can apply for Association for Women Lawyers Foundation scholarships by April 15.
Marathon County pilot supports child victims in court
Marathon County is expanding CASA advocates into criminal court to support child victims, addressing gaps in legal protections and reducing trauma during trials.
ACLU seeks court action over delayed prison nursery program
The ACLU asks a Dane County judge to enforce an order requiring Wisconsin’s DOC to create a prison nursery program for incarcerated mothers.
Judge orders release of $8M for Wisconsin schools
A federal judge ordered $1 billion in mental health grants restored, sending $8 million back to Wisconsin for school-based mental health programs.
ACLU sues Wisconsin sheriffs over ICE detainers
The ACLU sued five Wisconsin sheriffs, arguing ICE detainers violate state law by unlawfully extending jail time without judicial warrants.
Wisconsin public defender shortage delays felony cases
Thousands of Wisconsin defendants face long waits for public defenders as felony case backlogs grow, raising concerns over justice and constitutional rights.
Boston dismisses 120+ cases amid public defender crisis
Over 120 cases, including assaults, dismissed in Boston due to a public defender pay dispute. The Lavallee protocol invoked as court crisis deepens.
Wisconsin sues over frozen $72M in school funding
Wisconsin joins 23 states in suing the Trump administration over $6.8B in frozen education funds, impacting students, teachers and adult learners.
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Case Digests
- Attorney License Revocation-Sexual Harassment
- Extrinsic Evidence Rule-Corporate Officer Liability
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Medicaid Fair Hearing-Notice and Hearing Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights-Substantial Relationship Test
- Individuals With Disabilities Education Act-Plain Error Review
- Jurisdictional Authority-Sufficiency of Evidence
- Fourth Amendment-Evidence Suppression
- Rehabilitation Act-Hostile Workplace
- Federal Arbitration Act-Refusal to Arbitrate
- Breach of Agreement-Mootness-Tax Assessment
- Domestic Abuse-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel (Subsequent Counsel)-Intimidation
