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Aug 10, 2026

Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin transgender birth certificate law

A Wisconsin veteran and the ACLU are challenging a state law requiring transgender people to undergo surgery to change birth certificate sex.

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Aug 10, 2026

Immigrant children face loss of legal aid in Wisconsin

Federal funding changes threaten legal aid for unaccompanied immigrant children in Wisconsin, raising concerns about deportation and due process.

Jul 27, 2026

Voting group sues over Wisconsin absentee ballot rules

The League of Women Voters Wisconsin sued the Wisconsin Elections Commission over rules preventing absentee voters from casting provisional ballots.

Jun 3, 2026

Wisconsin ballot curing lawsuit seeks uniform voter rules

League of Women Voters challenges Wisconsin absentee ballot curing law, seeking statewide standards to protect voting rights.

May 28, 2026

Wisconsin women’s prisons 78% over capacity, nearing record

Wisconsin's women's prisons are 78% over capacity as the state's prison population nears an all-time high, forcing beds into gyms and cutting access to programs.

May 19, 2026

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.

Apr 27, 2026

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.

Apr 13, 2026

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.

Mar 17, 2026

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.

Mar 17, 2026

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.

Feb 17, 2026

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.

Feb 11, 2026

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.

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