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Wisconsin Supreme Court appeal looms in map cases
Challenges to Wisconsin’s congressional maps may head to the state Supreme Court amid disputes over appeal procedures.
Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act provision
The Supreme Court limits Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, reshaping redistricting rules and potentially impacting minority representation and House races.
Lazar, Taylor square off in court debate
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar clash on abortion, redistricting and election law in their only debate.
Supreme Court race could shape election law
The Wisconsin Supreme Court race between Chris Taylor and Maria Lazar could shape election law, voting rules and legal battles through 2028 and beyond.
Redistricting fight might not be done in time for 2026 races
Wisconsin’s high court will review new gerrymandering lawsuits challenging congressional maps as Democrats seek to reshape districts ahead of the 2026 elections.
GOP hires costly lawyers for map, climate lawsuits
Wisconsin GOP leaders hire pricey law firms for lawsuits over congressional maps and climate rules, drawing criticism for wasting taxpayer money.
Court urged to move forward with House map lawsuits
Attorneys urge Wisconsin’s high court to form a three-judge panel to hear congressional map lawsuits, while GOP lawmakers push for dismissal and recusals.
State Supreme Court gets briefs on redistricting case
Wisconsin’s high court hears debate over appointing a three-judge panel to review challenges to the state’s congressional redistricting map.
Gov. Tony Evers won’t seek third term in 2026
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announces he won’t run in 2026, opening the first gubernatorial race in 16 years amid Democratic hopes for legislative control.
Judge who previously fought for abortion rights wants to join Wisconsin Supreme Court
A Wisconsin appeals court judge who was an outspoken supporter of abortion rights in the state Legislature announced Tuesday that she is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, taking on an incumbent conservative justice who sided with President Donald Trump in his failed attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Wisconsin high court to review congressional map suits
Wisconsin Supreme Court sets deadlines in lawsuits challenging congressional maps as unfairly drawn ahead of the 2026 elections.
Wisconsin Supreme Court shifts in caseload, priorities
Wisconsin Supreme Court saw major shifts in caseload and opinion length in 2023-24 term. Sixteen cases await decision in 2024-25 term.
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- State Supreme Court backs Kaul on settlement funds
- Green Bay clerk placed on leave amid ballot probe
- DOJ warns Wisconsin over noncitizen voter rolls
- Muslim woman sues over Waukesha jail hijab policy
- Dugan appeal could stretch into 2027
- Elijah Vue’s mother seeks new attorney before 2027 trial
- Dugan avoids prison in ICE obstruction case
- Man gets probation for threatening judge on Facebook
- 47 charged in Ridglan Farms beagle raid case
- Wisconsin high court rejects voter records request
- Wisconsin Supreme Court pauses ICE detainer lawsuit
- Former EPA staff sue over First Amendment firings
Case Digests
- Mootness Doctrine-Harmless Error
- Chapter 51 Commitments Commitment-Harmless Error
- Dangerousness Standard-Criminal Competency
- Americans with Disabilities Act- Termination of parental rights
- Abuse of Discretion-Waiver to Adult Court
- Termination of Parental Rights – Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Right of Survivorship-Appellate Procedure
- Judicial Vindictiveness-Sentencing
- Sentencing Discretion-No-Contact Order
- Exclusionary Rule and Blood Draw Procedures-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
- Plea Agreement-Criminal Procedure
- Voting Rights Act-Vote Dillution
