Law

October 20, 2026

WILL Win Dismantles Central Pillar of Federal DEI Programs

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) and the Center for Individual Rights (CIR) secured a major victory after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) removed a…

Dan Lennington

Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel

October 15, 2026

Election Season Reminder: WILL Defends Your Right To Display Political Signs

The News: With election season underway, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is reminding Wisconsinites that state law protects your right to display signs supporting your chosen candidate.…

Kirsten Atanasoff

October 15, 2026

WILL Sues Over Racial Quota Tied to Millions in Wisconsin Medical College Funding

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) and HEAB Executive Secretary Tammie DeVooght Blaney to end…

Rebecca Furdek 

Deputy Counsel

September 30, 2026

WILL, EEOC Settle Spencer Wimmer’s Case

The News: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (“Generac”) have reached a settlement regarding Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s (WILL) client, Spencer Wimmer.…

Luke Berg

Deputy Counsel

May 7, 2026

ISMAIL v. City of Milwaukee

On behalf of a Milwaukee food truck owner, WILL filed a lawsuit seeking to block a newly approved food truck curfew. 

Pat Garrett

Communications Director

March 10, 2026

Racial Achievement Gaps in Wisconsin Explained by Poverty and Family Structure, New Report Shows

A new report from WILL examines why Wisconsin has some of the largest academic achievement gaps between Black and white students in the nation—and finds that poverty, family structure, and…

Pat Garrett

Communications Director

November 11, 2025

Analysis: Wisconsin’s School Report Cards Show Persistent Gaps and Inflated Ratings

WILL reacts to new report cards released by DPI for the 2024-25 school year. Once again, the agency has quietly changed the standards that determine how schools are rated—making it…

Will Flanders

Research Director

September 24, 2025

Testimony and Analysis: Wisconsin’s Report Cards are Far from “Fine”

Will Flanders testified on DPI's continued efforts to water down standards.

Will Flanders

Research Director

September 9, 2025

WILL Applauds Wisconsin State Assembly for Tackling Education Priorities

WILL supports new efforts by WI legislators to tackle these pressing issues in education.

Pat Garrett

Communications Director

August 3, 2025

Parents

Collin Roth

December 16, 2024

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…

WILL Comms

December 11, 2024

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…

WILL Comms