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Wisconsin school shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 wounded

JURIST

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Three students were killed and several others were wounded Monday at a Wisconsin school, police said , in the latest mass shooting to strike America’s educational institutions. The post Wisconsin school shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 wounded appeared first on JURIST - News. Today that concern is a relic of the 18th century.

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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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“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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Wisconsin diocese sues state corrections department over COVID-19 restrictions

JURIST

MAY 10, 2021

The Archdiocese of Wisconsin filed suit Friday against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), alleging that the department’s COVID-19 policy restricting ministers’ access to prisoners violates state law. To address COVID-19 concerns, the Wisconsin DOC adopted a policy temporarily suspending all visits.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers

JURIST

JUNE 21, 2021

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a state law provision Friday that allowed police to draw blood from unconscious drivers and test it for alcohol content without a warrant. However, on Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the provision was unconstitutional.

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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 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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“Are Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings taking too long?”

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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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“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 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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“Appeals Court rejects AG Josh Kaul’s effort to block Elon Musk payments to Wisconsin voters”

HowAppealing

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.

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 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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“For Wisconsin liberals, upcoming Supreme Court race is first test of ‘lessons learned’”

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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“Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals.”

HowAppealing

MARCH 29, 2025

“Wisconsin judge wont stop Musks $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals.” ” Thomas Beaumont of The Associated Press has this report.

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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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“Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser dead at 81”

HowAppealing

DECEMBER 2, 2024

“Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser dead at 81”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. And Andrew Bahl of The Cap Times of Madison, Wisconsin reports that “ David Prosser, former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice, dies at 81.”

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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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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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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 bar redefines ‘diversity’ to settle challenge to clerkship program; both sides claim success

ABA Journal

APRIL 9, 2024

The State Bar of Wisconsin has agreed to redefine “diversity” as it applies to its Diversity Clerkship Program to settle a challenge filed by the…

“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 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 to challenge Dane County health order”

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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“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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“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

HowAppealing

APRIL 11, 2024

“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report.

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Wisconsin Bell Tells Justices FCA Doesn't Apply To E-Rate

Law 360

AUGUST 13, 2024

AT&T subsidiary Wisconsin Bell Inc. told the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday that applying the False Claims Act to fraudulent E-rate program reimbursements means turning the "heavy artillery of the administrative state" onto private transactions

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor’s 400-year veto, calling it ‘crazy’”

HowAppealing

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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“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”

HowAppealing

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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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”

HowAppealing

MARCH 1, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”: Lawrence Andrea of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Ex-Wisconsin justice who led election review should be compelled to sit for deposition in ethics case, motion says

ABA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

A former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice should be compelled to sit for a deposition before a disciplinary review board, a lawyer for the Wisconsin Office…

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Spending on Wisconsin Supreme Court race sets nationwide record

ABA Journal

APRIL 5, 2023

Wisconsin voters elected a liberal Milwaukee judge to the state supreme court Tuesday in the most expensive judicial election in U.S. The newly elected…

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“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. The post “Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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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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“Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk over payments to voters; The lawsuit comes during the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history as liberals and conservatives fight for control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court”

HowAppealing

MARCH 28, 2025

“Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk over payments to voters; The lawsuit comes during the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history as liberals and conservatives fight for control of Wisconsins Supreme Court”: Patrick Marley and Trisha Thadani of The Washington Post have this report.

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Wisconsin school shooting leaves 3 dead, 7 wounded

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

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

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Wisconsin diocese sues state corrections department over COVID-19 restrictions

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers

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 Supreme Court refuses to purge voters from rolls

“Are Wisconsin Supreme Court rulings taking too long?”

“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 Leads Nation in Imprisonment of Black Adults: Report

“Appeals Court rejects AG Josh Kaul’s effort to block Elon Musk payments to Wisconsin voters”

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

Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships

“For Wisconsin liberals, upcoming Supreme Court race is first test of ‘lessons learned’”

“Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals.”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates absentee ballot drop boxes”

“Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser dead at 81”

Public interest groups call for investigation over Wisconsin voter intimidation text

Survivors of Spousal Abuse Say Wisconsin Custody System Disregards Their Safety

Wisconsin Sued for Barring Clergy Visits to Prisoners

Wisconsin bar redefines ‘diversity’ to settle challenge to clerkship program; both sides claim success

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

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit to challenge Dane County health order”

“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”

“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

Wisconsin Bell Tells Justices FCA Doesn't Apply To E-Rate

“Wisconsin Supreme Court grapples with governor’s 400-year veto, calling it ‘crazy’”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”

Ex-Wisconsin justice who led election review should be compelled to sit for deposition in ethics case, motion says

Spending on Wisconsin Supreme Court race sets nationwide record

“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”

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

“Wisconsin attorney general sues Elon Musk over payments to voters; The lawsuit comes during the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history as liberals and conservatives fight for control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court”

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