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Wisconsin Governor signs new legislative maps into law

JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2023 Wisconsin Act 94 into law on Monday, remapping legislative districts and remedying some of the most gerrymandered maps in the US. Wisconsin is not a red state or a blue state—we’re a purple state, and I believe our maps should reflect that basic fact.

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Wisconsin judge rules against use of absentee ballot drop boxes for statewide elections

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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US Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates ballot drop boxes for the 2024 elections

JURIST

JULY 7, 2024

The US Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Friday to reinstate the use of secure ballot drop boxes for the 2024 elections, reversing a prior ruling from 2022 by the court’s then-conservative majority that had banned this method for returning absentee ballots. Republican state legislators displayed mixed reactions to the decision.

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“Rape kits are back in the news with the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Here’s what to know.”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 24, 2025

“Rape kits are back in the news with the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. And Anya van Wagtendonk of Wisconsin Public Radio reports that “ Dueling Wisconsin Supreme Court ads focus on rape kit backlog; Brad Schimel says he oversaw mass testing of sexual assault kits while attorney general; Susan Crawford says he took too long.”

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“Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case; The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption”

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APRIL 1, 2025

“Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case; The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the groups activities in serving the states poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report.

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“Crawford, Schimel set to square off in another high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race; The race will again decide the ideological balance of the court”

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JANUARY 11, 2025

“Crawford, Schimel set to square off in another high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race; The race will again decide the ideological balance of the court”: Anya van Wagtendonk of Wisconsin Public Radio has this report.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redrawn

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. Justice Jill J. Karofsky authored the majority opinion of the court.

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Federal court rules Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A three-judge panel of the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on Thursday denied Republicans’ request to dismiss a redistricting lawsuit brought by Democrats. The post Federal court rules Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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US Supreme Court reverses Wisconsin court ruling on legislative maps

JURIST

MARCH 23, 2022

The US Supreme Court Wednesday reversed a decision by Wisconsin’s Supreme Court selecting state legislative districts drawn by the governor while also allowing the use of the governor’s congressional district map. The 2020 census revealed population shifts that necessitated redrawing Wisconsin’s election maps.

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Retired Wisconsin judge fatally shot by suspect he sentenced to prison

JURIST

JUNE 6, 2022

Retired Wisconsin judge John Roemer was shot and killed Friday by a suspect he sentenced to prison in 2005, prompting a call from the American Bar Association for increased judicial security. The Wisconsin Department of Justice said that the incident appeared to be a “targeted act” by Douglas K.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

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 post Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon appeared first on JURIST - News.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”

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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Wisconsin taxpayers ask US Supreme Court to block Biden student loan forgiveness program

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. The post Wisconsin taxpayers ask US Supreme Court to block Biden student loan forgiveness program appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules capacity limit on bars, restaurants, other businesses is invalid

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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Wisconsin high court holds using ballot drop boxes illegal under state statutes

JURIST

JULY 10, 2022

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that using ballot drop boxes is illegal under state statutes. The case came about when two Wisconsin citizens filed a suit challenging the validity of two documents released by the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC).

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US Supreme Court hears oral argument on religious exemptions from federal tax

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.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to purge voters from rolls

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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The Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Should Turn on Principle Not Politics

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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. Ironically, the United States Supreme Court made that plain in an important Wisconsin case argued just the day before the state election. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission.

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Supreme Court likely to embrace expanded tax exemption for religious charities

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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Justices reverse Wisconsin court ruling that increased majority-Black districts in state legislature

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. The state legislative maps.

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Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships

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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“Wisconsin governor’s ‘400-year veto’ to be decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

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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US Supreme Court to take up California emissions, Wisconsin religious tax exemption cases

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 Wisconsin Supreme Court had rejected Catholic Charities’ claim. In Diamond Alternative Energy LLC v. In Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.

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Wisconsin Congressman Busts AG Garland’s Balls About Naked Bike Ride In Madison

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Wisconsin Congressman Busts AG Garland’s Balls About Naked Bike Ride In Madison appeared first on Above the Law. Elect a clown, expect a circus.

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Wisconsin Leads Nation in Imprisonment of Black Adults: Report

The Crime Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

A new report, authored by the Sentencing Project has found that Wisconsin imprisons Black residents at a higher rate than any other state in the country, reports the Wausau Pilot & Review. One of every 36 Black Wisconsin adults is in prison, the report found.

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Wisconsin Republicans Vow To Let Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, And Kavanaugh Impeach Liberal Justice If They Lose Partisan Gerrymander

Above The Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The post Wisconsin Republicans Vow To Let Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, And Kavanaugh Impeach Liberal Justice If They Lose Partisan Gerrymander appeared first on Above the Law. It's so crazy, it just might work.

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“Are Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings taking too long?”

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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Elon Musk Sets New Benchmark For Purchasing State Supreme Court Seat

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? Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! See the answer on the next page.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates absentee ballot drop boxes”

HowAppealing

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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Public interest groups call for investigation over Wisconsin voter intimidation text

JURIST

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Two public interest groups implored US Attorney General Merrick Garland and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul on Tuesday to investigate anonymous text messages sent to young Wisconsin voters threatening civil penalties and jail time for violating state voting laws. The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin strongly urges the U.S.

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“Can Elon Musk Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race? (With Jon Lovett)”

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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Survivors of Spousal Abuse Say Wisconsin Custody System Disregards Their Safety

The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Advocates for women in Wisconsin describe the family court system as unprepared for the complexities presented by domestic violence, often giving little consideration to the risk of harm to women and children and compounding the trauma they face.

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“US Supreme Court to hear Catholic group’s bid for Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption”

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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Wisconsin Sued for Barring Clergy Visits to Prisoners

LegalReader

MAY 8, 2021

A conservative legal group has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, which had prevented prisoners from meeting clergy amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Fights For Right To Not Support Minorities

Above The Law

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This is THE worst thing the Wisconsin Bar could spend their members’ dues on. The post Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Fights For Right To Not Support Minorities appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”

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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Wisconsin appeals court largely affirms lower court ruling to count absentee ballots with address variations

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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“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”:

HowAppealing

MAY 13, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. ” The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”: appeared first on How Appealing. .”

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”

HowAppealing

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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Wisconsin Is Known For Cheese And Judicial Beef — See Also

Above The Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Wisconsin's Supreme Court Breaks In To A "No, You!" The post Wisconsin Is Known For Cheese And Judicial Beef — See Also appeared first on Above the Law. Battle: The spat is somewhere in between our highest values and high school bickering. Biglaw Firms Are About To Get A Bunch Of Work: New FTC regulations just dropped !

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”

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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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”

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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“Wisconsin Supreme Court takes David Prosser’s name off law library, renames it for first woman lawyer”

HowAppealing

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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“Elon Musk is making Democrats great again; Polling shows the billionaire hurt a GOP-backed judicial candidate in Wisconsin”

HowAppealing

APRIL 9, 2025

“Elon Musk is making Democrats great again; Polling shows the billionaire hurt a GOP-backed judicial candidate in Wisconsin”: Evan Roth Smith has this essay online at The Washington Post.

Wisconsin Governor signs new legislative maps into law

Wisconsin judge rules against use of absentee ballot drop boxes for statewide elections

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US Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates ballot drop boxes for the 2024 elections

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“Rape kits are back in the news with the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. Here’s what to know.”

“Supreme Court Leans Toward Catholic Charity in Tax Case; The Wisconsin Supreme Court had ruled that the group’s activities in serving the state’s poor were not religious enough to qualify for a tax exemption”

“Crawford, Schimel set to square off in another high-profile Wisconsin Supreme Court race; The race will again decide the ideological balance of the court”

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redrawn

Federal court rules Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed

US Supreme Court reverses Wisconsin court ruling on legislative maps

Retired Wisconsin judge fatally shot by suspect he sentenced to prison

Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”

Wisconsin taxpayers ask US Supreme Court to block Biden student loan forgiveness program

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules capacity limit on bars, restaurants, other businesses is invalid

Wisconsin high court holds using ballot drop boxes illegal under state statutes

US Supreme Court hears oral argument on religious exemptions from federal tax

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to purge voters from rolls

The Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Should Turn on Principle Not Politics

Supreme Court likely to embrace expanded tax exemption for religious charities

Justices reverse Wisconsin court ruling that increased majority-Black districts in state legislature

Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships

“Wisconsin governor’s ‘400-year veto’ to be decided by Wisconsin Supreme Court”

US Supreme Court to take up California emissions, Wisconsin religious tax exemption cases

Wisconsin Congressman Busts AG Garland’s Balls About Naked Bike Ride In Madison

Wisconsin Leads Nation in Imprisonment of Black Adults: Report

Wisconsin Republicans Vow To Let Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, And Kavanaugh Impeach Liberal Justice If They Lose Partisan Gerrymander

“Are Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings taking too long?”

Elon Musk Sets New Benchmark For Purchasing State Supreme Court Seat

“Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates absentee ballot drop boxes”

Public interest groups call for investigation over Wisconsin voter intimidation text

“Can Elon Musk Buy the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race? (With Jon Lovett)”

Survivors of Spousal Abuse Say Wisconsin Custody System Disregards Their Safety

“US Supreme Court to hear Catholic group’s bid for Wisconsin unemployment tax exemption”

Wisconsin Sued for Barring Clergy Visits to Prisoners

Wisconsin Institute For Law And Liberty Fights For Right To Not Support Minorities

“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”

Wisconsin appeals court largely affirms lower court ruling to count absentee ballots with address variations

“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”:

“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”

Wisconsin Is Known For Cheese And Judicial Beef — See Also

“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court takes David Prosser’s name off law library, renames it for first woman lawyer”

“Elon Musk is making Democrats great again; Polling shows the billionaire hurt a GOP-backed judicial candidate in Wisconsin”

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