JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled 4-3 that the state legislature’s assembly district maps are unconstitutional under the Wisconsin Constitution on Wednesday and ordered new remedial maps to be drawn for the 2024 elections. Karofsky authored the majority opinion of the court. Justice Jill J.

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JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2022

A Wisconsin county judge Thursday granted an injunction against the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in statewide elections. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued guidance to county clerks about the use of drop boxes in March and again in August of 2020 , in light of the growing COVID-19 pandemic.

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JURIST

MARCH 31, 2025

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday for a Wisconsin Catholic charity requesting a religious exemption from an unemployment insurance tax. ” The court will make a final ruling on the case during the 2024-2025 term.

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JURIST

MAY 21, 2022

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin Friday unanimously ruled on the issue of individuals allowed to possess a license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW license) in the state, in effect broadening the eligibility. ” The case has been remanded to the circuit court.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 13, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A group of Wisconsin taxpayers Wednesday filed an emergency appeal to the US Supreme Court to temporarily block the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. ” Specifically, the group asked for an injunction from the Supreme Court. The writ was filed explicitly to Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 31, 2025

Share The Supreme Court on Monday appeared sympathetic to the argument by a Catholic Charities chapter that Wisconsin violated the Constitution when it refused to give the group the same exemption from the states unemployment tax that it provides to churches, religious schools, and some religious groups.

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JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Department of Health Services (DHS) lacked authority to limit capacities for indoor public gatherings. ” The Tavern League of Wisconsin, along with other businesses, challenged Emergency Order 3, arguing that the order was invalidly enacted. Wisconsin Stat.

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JURIST

JULY 10, 2022

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that using ballot drop boxes is illegal under state statutes. According to the court’s majority opinion, issued Friday, absentee ballots must be returned by mail or personally delivered to the municipal clerk.

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JURIST

APRIL 10, 2021

On Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling on whether the Wisconsin Elections Commission has a duty to remove voters who may have moved from the rolls, holding that it is not a duty for the commission. Wisconsin liberals have claimed that the policy could remove voters who should remain on the lists.

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Above The Law

APRIL 1, 2025

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue) How much money has Elon Musk reportedly spent on the Wisconsin state supreme court election which makes it the most expensive state court race in history? Hint: Thats in addition to $8 million spent by other groups linked to Musk.

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JonathanTurley

APRIL 1, 2025

Today, the voters of Wisconsin go to the polls in what may be the single most expensive and important judicial race in modern history. Both parties are spending millions with the balance of the state Supreme Court in the balance. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. The case is Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 23, 2022

Share The Supreme Court on Wednesday threw out a ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court that adopted a redistricting plan submitted by the state’s governor, Democrat Tony Evers, for seats in the state’s legislature. In 2021, the Wisconsin legislature drew new maps for the state assembly and state senate.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The US Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up a challenge to California’s vehicle emissions standards as well as a Wisconsin case concerning tax exemptions for religious organizations. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit had found that the fuel producers lacked standing to bring the claim.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 20, 2025

“Are Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings taking too long?” ” Andrew Bahl and Erin McGroarty of The Cap Times of Madison, Wisconsin have this report.

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JUNE 18, 2024

“Wisconsin governor’s ‘400-year veto’ to be decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court”: Mitchell Schmidt of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report.

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JULY 5, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates absentee ballot drop boxes”: Lawrence Andrea and Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report on a 4-to-3 ruling that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued today.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 31, 2025

“Can Elon Musk Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race? With Jon Lovett)” You can access today’s new episode of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast via this link and on YouTube.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 25, 2025

“For Wisconsin liberals, upcoming Supreme Court race is first test of lessons learned”: John King of CNN has this report.

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JURIST

JULY 12, 2024

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Thursday mostly upheld a lower court’s decision that prevents the rejection of absentee ballots with address variations for upcoming elections. Under Wisconsin law, absentee ballots require completion in the presence of a witness, who would then sign it and provide their address.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 31, 2025

“US Supreme Court to hear Catholic group’s bid for Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption”: John Kruzel and Andrew Chung of Reuters have this report.

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MARCH 30, 2025

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects AG Josh Kaul’s effort to block Elon Musk voter payments”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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MARCH 30, 2025

“Appeals Court rejects AG Josh Kaul’s effort to block Elon Musk payments to Wisconsin voters”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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HowAppealing

JANUARY 3, 2023

“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 21, 2024

The post Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships appeared first on Above the Law. Yay free speech, I guess.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 30, 2025

“Wisconsin AG appeals to states high court to stop Musk from paying voters; Elon Musk is set to visit Wisconsin on Sunday evening to give away two $1 million prizes ahead of a high-stakes election for a seat on the state Supreme Court”: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has this report.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 17, 2020

“Wisconsin Supreme Court questions capacity limits order”: Scott Bauer of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “Wisconsin Supreme Court justices on Thursday questioned the legality of an order issued by the state’s top health official limiting how many people can gather in bars and restaurants given the court’s (..)

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MAY 15, 2021

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects Republican-backed effort on redistricting rules”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”: Mitchell Schmidt of the Wisconsin State Journal has this report. And Scott Bauer of The Associated Press reports that “ Partisan-backed Wisconsin court candidates vow to be fair.”

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APRIL 15, 2024

“Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto”: Scott Bauer of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “Attorneys with Wisconsin’s largest business lobbying group asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike down Democratic Gov.

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HowAppealing

AUGUST 27, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’” appeared first on How Appealing.

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HowAppealing

DECEMBER 23, 2020

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit to challenge Dane County health order”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. And Riley Vetterkind of The Wisconsin State Journal reports that “ Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects immediate review of Dane County public health restrictions.”

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JURIST

MAY 2, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Friday ruled that required bar dues for lawyers in Wisconsin are constitutional. Attorney Schuyler File sued the State Bar of Wisconsin over compulsory association membership and fees, arguing that the payments violate his First Amendment rights to free speech and freedom of association.

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HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment” appeared first on How Appealing.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor’s 400-year veto, calling it ‘crazy’”: Scott Bauer of The Associated Press has this report.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”: Andrew Bahl of The Cap Times has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech” appeared first on How Appealing.

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JUNE 19, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court takes David Prosser’s name off law library, renames it for first woman lawyer”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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