Trump administration

Aug 4, 2026

Van Orden presses Evers on federal aid recipient data

Rep. Derrick Van Orden urged Gov. Tony Evers to release federal aid recipient data as Wisconsin continues challenging Trump administration demands.

Jun 25, 2026

Supreme Court backs end of protections for Haitians, Syrians

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end TPS protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, affecting thousands.

Jun 11, 2026

USPS ballot rule could affect state absentee voting

A proposed USPS rule tied to Trump election policies could affect Wisconsin absentee voting, voter data access and rural ballot delivery.

May 22, 2026

Federal judge dismisses DOJ voter data lawsuit in Wisconsin

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking Wisconsin voter data, citing state privacy laws protecting confidential voter information.

Apr 14, 2026

Schimel: No Trump pressure on running attorney’s office

Brad Schimel says Trump administration exerts no pressure as he targets fraud, drug trafficking and violent crime in Wisconsin’s Eastern District.

Mar 24, 2026

Federal judge blocks Trump transgender care limits

A federal judge blocked Trump administration limits on transgender youth care, siding with Wisconsin and 20 states challenging the policy.

Mar 19, 2026

Schimel to lead eastern district without U.S. Attorney

Brad Schimel will continue leading the Eastern District of Wisconsin as First Assistant U.S. Attorney after his interim term expired, leaving the top role vacant.

Mar 17, 2026

Eastern Wisconsin U.S. Attorney post remains in limbo

The Eastern District of Wisconsin lacks a permanent U.S. Attorney as judges decline to confirm Brad Schimel, leaving the top federal prosecutor role vacant.

Jan 9, 2026

Wisconsin voters seek to intervene in DOJ voter data lawsuit

Wisconsin voters and voting rights groups moved to intervene in a DOJ lawsuit seeking confidential voter data from the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Dec 19, 2025

DOJ sues Wisconsin, other states over voter data refusal

The U.S. Justice Department sued Wisconsin and other states, alleging violations of federal law for refusing to turn over voter registration data.

Dec 8, 2025

Immigration attorneys strained by Trump policy shifts

Immigration attorneys in Wisconsin face soaring caseloads as Trump’s policy changes increase detentions, delays and fears among refugees and immigrants.

Nov 19, 2025

Plea talks underway in Dugan case

Federal prosecutors and Judge Hannah Dugan are in plea talks as she faces obstruction charges for allegedly helping an immigrant evade arrest during a court hearing.