IRG V. WISCONSIN JUDICIAL COMMISSION

Case Name: IRG v. Wisconsin Judicial Commission

Type of Case: Limited Government Project

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Division

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Filed On: September 10, 2025

Current Status: The complaint was filed on September 10, 2025.

WILL brought legal action against the Wisconsin Judicial Commission, contesting on First Amendment grounds a statute that prohibits publicly revealing denied requests for investigation of Wisconsin judges.

Meet the Client

The Institute for Reforming Government is a nonprofit organization focused on reducing governmental barriers and bureaucratic obstacles. It works to educate the public about effective governance across different levels of government.

Background

Wisconsin permits any person to submit complaints alleging judicial misconduct. But when the Commission denies complaints with no public disclosure, citizens have no way to know whether the agency is fulfilling its responsibilities, leaving accountability mechanisms unavailable. The litigation seeks to ensure accountability for all Wisconsin government officials, judges included.

Lawyers

Lucas Vebber, Deputy Counsel

CASE DOCUMENTS

• Complaint, September 2025