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Dismantling DEI: WILL Prepares Series of Legal Efforts to Eliminate $124B in Unconstitutional Federal Programs in 2025

WILL has launched a comprehensive effort to eliminate “diversity, equity & inclusion” programs in all levels of the federal government ahead of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. The effort in total represents at least $124 billion in federal spending and mirrors the Trump administration’s stated goals of eliminating DEI – and all race-based programs – because they are unconstitutional and unlawful.

New Legislation Introduced Represents Positive Step Forward for Reform at DPI

WILL endorsed new legislation (LRB-0976) by Senator John Jagler (R-Watertown) and Representative Bob Wittke (R-Caledonia) to reverse the years-long process of lowering academic and performance standards by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). WILL believes these changes have been made to hide declining academic performance of Wisconsin schools since 2020.

New Survey Shows Information Challenges in Wisconsin Public School System

WILL published a new survey of Wisconsin parents in partnership with 50CAN, a national, nonpartisan education reform non-profit. The report highlights the lack of information parents have about their school system, including the true costs per student the state spends. WILL and 50CAN propose new measures to boost transparency and accountability in education.

Summer Policy Intern

WILL is seeking a Policy Intern for Summer of 2025. The Policy Intern will provide research and administrative support to the staff of WILL. This will be a 3-to-4-month position with ability to extend based on performance. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with a concentration in Economics, Political Science, Psychology,Communications/Journalism, or Statistics. This is a paid opportunity and requires a minimum 15 hour per week commitment, although greater availability would be ideal.

Unconstitutional DNR Rule Suspended by WI Legislature

WILL applauded the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) for suspending an unconstitutional administrative rule that violated the Second Amendment rights of Wisconsinites. The vote was a bipartisan 7-2 vote.

WILL Seeks to Hold Top-Ranking Cincinnati, Ohio Hospital Accountable for Discriminatory Medical Education and Training Programs

WILL has filed a new federal civil rights complaint against the Ohio-based Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center for its discriminatory education, training, and scholarship programs.

WILL Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Wauwatosa School District for Race Discrimination

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education against the Wauwatosa School District for its plan to shut down the Wauwatosa STEM School, currently ranked the fifth-best elementary school in Wisconsin by U.S News and World Report.

WILL Files New Legal Motion to Defend Act 10 Based On 1st Amendment Concerns

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a new motion to intervene in defense of Act 10 due to a recent court decision that creates serious constitutional concerns regarding the 1st Amendment and compelled speech.