WILL secured another significant victory for true equality in a new ruling from the Wisconsin Court of Appeals against the Evers Administration, which runs a racially discriminatory scholarship program called the “Minority Undergraduate Retention Program.” Most Wisconsin students are excluded from the program because of their race.

WILL released a new new property tax calculator to help Wisconsinites estimate the significant financial impact that repealing Act 10—major collective bargaining reforms passed in 2011—could have on their personal finances.

WILL issued a statement in response to a decision from the Supreme Court of Wisconsin (SCOWIS) dismissing our lawsuit on behalf of a Racine voter, due to standing.

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.