A Milwaukee judge has granted a writ of mandamus from WILL and ordered School Resource Officers (SROs) in Milwaukee schools by February 27th. Per the judge, MPS is to pay 50% of the cost of the SROs, splitting costs with the city of Milwaukee. WILL filed a lawsuit late last year on behalf of a Milwaukee mom.

WILL and a coalition of civil rights and liberties organizations have filed a Title VII charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the American Bar Association (ABA). This filing comes on the heels of new executive orders and directives from the Trump administration to eliminate unconstitutional discrimination and move toward a color-blind, merit-based approach.

WILL announced Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, in addition to his litigation role, will assume the position of Managing Vice President and oversee day-to-day operations of WILL as we continue to expand our litigation and policy work beyond just Wisconsin. Additionally, WILL’s Development Director, Lesley Luehrs Quartana, is now recognized as the organization’s Chief Advancement Officer, emphasizing her pivotal role in the organization’s continued development.

WILL sued the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the Baraboo School District for wrongfully preventing a student from participating in school sponsored and funded athletic co-curricular programming.

WILL representing the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), filed a new lawsuit against the City of Chicago, the Illinois Gaming Board, and Bally’s Chicago Casino for an investment offering open only for “people of color” and “women.”