civil rights | Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources https://wislawjournal.com/tag/civil-rights/feed/ Wisconsin Legal News & Resources Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:05:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://wislawjournal.com/files/2023/07/WLJ_favicon_32x32.png civil rights | Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resources https://wislawjournal.com/tag/civil-rights/feed/ 32 32 Wisconsin Law Journal - WI Legal News & Resourceshttp://wislawjournal.com/files/2016/01/wlj-transparent.pnghttps://wislawjournal.com/tag/civil-rights/feed/ Prison overhaul would close Green Bay facility after 2031 https://wislawjournal.com/2026/09/03/prison-overhaul-would-close-green-bay-facility-after-2031/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:05:08 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=559235 A draft Wisconsin prison overhaul would close Green Bay Correctional Institution after 2031 and invest $628.7 million in seven state facilities.

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]]> EEOC sues Kenosha Nissan over racial harassment https://wislawjournal.com/2026/08/21/eeoc-sues-kenosha-nissan-over-racial-harassment/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:02:15 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558774 EEOC sues Kenosha Nissan, alleging Black employees faced racial harassment, retaliation and discriminatory treatment at the dealership.

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]]> Madison police officer identified in fatal shooting https://wislawjournal.com/2026/08/11/madison-police-officer-identified-in-fatal-shooting/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:19:29 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558488 Wisconsin DOJ identifies Madison police officer Kiel Baitinger-Peterson in the fatal shooting of Corey Ruiz, which remains under state investigation.

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]]> State MMIW report delay raises concerns https://wislawjournal.com/2026/08/06/state-mmiw-report-delay-raises-concerns/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:50:24 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558379 Six years after Wisconsin launched its MMIW Taskforce, advocates question why its report remains unreleased and urge the DOJ to make it public.

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]]> Sheboygan woman’s ICE detention highlights immigration ordeal https://wislawjournal.com/2026/08/03/sheboygan-womans-ice-detention-highlights-immigration-ordeal/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:17 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558304 A Sheboygan woman recounts a yearlong ICE detention after an accidental border crossing, exposing immigration system delays and family hardship.

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]]> Lawsuit challenges Wisconsin absentee ballot guidance https://wislawjournal.com/2026/07/24/lawsuit-challenges-wisconsin-absentee-ballot-guidance/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:25:29 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558046 Three Wisconsin voters sued the Elections Commission over guidance barring returned absentee ballots from being replaced before Election Day.

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]]> DOJ sues Milwaukee over police mask ordinance https://wislawjournal.com/2026/07/24/doj-sues-milwaukee-over-police-mask-ordinance/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:16:13 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558039 The DOJ sued Milwaukee over its law enforcement mask ordinance, arguing the ban on officers wearing face coverings violates the Constitution's Supremacy Clause.

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]]> Milwaukee imam fights deportation in federal court https://wislawjournal.com/2026/07/23/milwaukee-imam-fights-deportation-in-federal-court/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:16:54 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=558011 A Milwaukee imam challenged his deportation in federal immigration court, arguing Israeli convictions were based on coerced confessions and torture.

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]]> Judge grants new attorney for Elijah Vue’s mother https://wislawjournal.com/2026/07/15/judge-grants-new-attorney-for-elijah-vues-mother/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:53:19 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=556877 A judge approved a new attorney for Katrina Baur, charged in Elijah Vue's death, a decision that could affect pretrial deadlines and trial scheduling

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]]> Wisconsin OWI prison population hits record high https://wislawjournal.com/2026/07/13/wisconsin-owi-prison-population-hits-record-high/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:59:21 +0000 https://wislawjournal.com/?p=526926 A Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows the state's OWI prison population reached a record high despite declining drunk driving arrests.

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