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SROs Placed in Milwaukee Public Schools

School Resource Officers (“SROs”) were placed in Milwaukee Public Schools (“MPS”) today because of a successful lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) on behalf of a MPS parent, Charlene Abughrin. In February, Judge David Borowski held the City of Milwaukee (the “City”) in contempt of court for not complying with state law and “ignoring” his own orders to bring SROs into MPS.

Trump Administration Opens Investigation into Discriminatory Practices of Johns Hopkins and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

HHS just announced two new federal investigations against discriminatory DEI education and training programs at major academic medical centers—Johns Hopkins University and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. WLWT TV in Cincinnati, Ohio broke the story last night. HHS’s investigations are in response to complaints filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), on behalf of its client Do No Harm (DNH).

After 10 Years of Voter ID, WILL’s Research Shows Wisconsin Voter Turnout on the Rise

WILL released a new report finding that since the enactment of Wisconsin’s voter ID requirements 10 years ago, overall voter turnout in the state has increased. Our analysis also found no evidence of disenfranchisement among minority groups or in Dane and Milwaukee counties, countering claims of negative effects on voter participation.

Wisconsin High School Athlete Granted Temporary Injunction Against WIAA

WILL secured a temporary injunction for our client, Macy Weigel, against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).

Teacher Secures Favorable Settlement Following Religious Liberty Lawsuit

WILL Defended A Public School Teacher Who Was Fired for Refusing to Abandon His Religious Beliefs The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty ...

Property Rights Case in Door County Allowed to Proceed

The Door County Circuit Court denied the Village of Sister Bay’s motion to dismiss, allowing the lawsuit filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) to move forward.  WILL represents four homeowners in Sister Bay who are challenging the Village’s four-bedroom limit on short-term rentals.  

MEMO: OPPOSE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL LEGISLATION (ROFR)

WILL lays out its opposition to ROFR legislation currently before the Wisconsin State Legislature.

Judge Holds City of Milwaukee in Contempt

On February 27, 2025, Judge David Borowski held the City of Milwaukee in contempt of court for failure to comply with a Writ of Mandamus which commanded the City to take all steps necessary to comply with state law and ensure the legally required number of School Resource Officer (SROs) were available to Milwaukee Public Schools. This represents yet another significant legal victory for students and parents demanding true accountability in local government.
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RightWisconsin | The State of Conservatism – Esenberg Edition

WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg explores the state of conservatism in Wisconsin over at RightWisconsin. "Politics is an uncomfortable ...

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Wisconsin citizens win a round against secrecy

This morning the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel cites WILL Deputy Counsel and Litigation Manager Tom Kamenick in condemning proposed changes by the Public ...

The Wisconsin State Journal | Analysis: Last 6 state Supreme Court races attracted $13.2M in issue ad spending

WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg proffers an opinion on the potential for profligate spending in SCOWI elections. "Esenberg said Supreme ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Public Outpouring: Emails, letters urge board reversal on records access

WILL Deputy Counsel and Litigation Manager Tom Kamenick quoted extensively in the Journal-Sentinel: And a conservative group called the change an ...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Szafir: MPS Must Embrace New Ideas

WILL Vice President for Policy and Deputy Counsel CJ Szafir writing in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: The law was passed because, as Darling put it, ...

CBS 58 | Department of Justice Drops Investigation into Milwaukee School Choice Program

CBS 58 in Milwaukee covered the USDOJ investigation that uncovered absolutely no wrongdoing by schools participating in Milwaukee's Parental School Choice ...

RightWisconsin | 5 Wisconsin Democrats Who Cheered on the DOJ Investigation of the Milwaukee School Choice Program

  Collin Roth at RightWisconsin exposes the school choice political football that five Wisconsin Democrats like to kick around: "In 2014, Pocan said ...

Wisconsin Public Radio | Week in Review

WILL President and General Counsel joined former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager and Joy Cardin to discuss the Week in Review.
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