Last session, the legislature passed several joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution. If legislators pass any of these resolutions for a second time at the beginning of the upcoming session, voters could see more referendum questions on their ballot.
ACLU of Wisconsin
Civic and Social Organizations
Milwaukee, WI 1,071 followers
Equality. Liberty. Justice.
About us
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin was founded in 1930 and is the state affiliate of the national ACLU, which was founded in 1920. The ACLU of Wisconsin is a non-profit, non-partisan, private organization. It has 24,000 members and is dedicated to defending the civil liberties and civil rights of all the people of Wisconsin. Follow us on Twitter at @ACLUofWisconsin for news across the state or @ACLUMadison for Capitol-area updates. If you want action alerts and news delivered via email, go to www.aclu-wi.org to sign up.
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http://www.aclu-wi.org
External link for ACLU of Wisconsin
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Milwaukee, WI
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1930
- Specialties
- Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
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207 E Buffalo St. Suite 325
Milwaukee, WI 53217, US
Employees at ACLU of Wisconsin
Updates
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Sending a big THANK YOU to all of our 2024 student leaders, who spent the year engaging in education, storytelling, advocating for their rights, and giving back to their schools & communities! We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces in 2025! ACLU-WI.org/Youth
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In 2023, more than 13,000 Wisconsinites were arrested for a cannabis offense, the vast majority of which were for simple possession. Legalize marijuana! Sign our petition: https://lnkd.in/gYdADigz
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2024 marked another dire year for the state of mass incarceration in Wisconsin. From dirty water to tragic deaths in our jails and prisons – we need better solutions. https://lnkd.in/g5bnmax6
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This year, we investigated the scope of carceral debt collection practices in Wisconsin's municipal courts. Arresting or jailing people who can't pay their tickets creates a two-tiered system of punishment: one for those with financial means and one for those without. Read our report at ACLU-WI.org/Failure-To-Pay.
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During the 2023-24 legislative session, we spent a significant amount of time engaging in the legislative process, monitoring key civil liberty issues, giving testimony, and talking with legislators to ensure the protection of Wisconsinites' rights. Read our Legislative Report at https://lnkd.in/g5Hrzcmm.
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In 2024, we expanded our Election Protection efforts to defend democracy and equal access to the ballot. We monitor and address systemic issues affecting access to the polls, and – when necessary – seek relief for voters in the courts. Learn more about our voting rights work at ACLU-WI.org/VotingRights.
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