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WILL, UMLC, Urge Rochester School District to Avoid Implementing Policy that Violates Parental Rights
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, partnering with Upper Midwest Law Center, have warned the Rochester School District that their new gender identity policy is unconstitutional and will sue the District if it ever applies the policy to transition a child without parental consent.
WILL and IRG Action Urge Voters to Vote Yes on August 13 Referendum Questions
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty and IRG Action Fund have launched a public awareness campaign urging voters to approve two constitutional amendments on the ballot during the August 13th primary election. Both organizations believe that these proposed amendments aim to preserve the constitutional checks and balances thatvest spending authority with the Wisconsin legislature and prevent any governor from acting outside of their authority with taxpayer money.
Analysis: Milwaukee Area Housing Market Becoming More Difficult for First-Time Homebuyers
The Milwaukee metro area’s housing market is currently a strong seller’s market—which is tough news for would-be first-time buyers. This is a problem for a region that would like to attract young professionals, make it easier for lower-income families to build wealth, and retain residents for generations.
Analysis: New DPI Data Shows Alarming Enrollment and Spending Trends
Lost amongst the news of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, theWisconsin Department of Public Instruction released data on school districtspending and enrollment around Wisconsin.
Teacher Sues Wisconsin School District over Religion Liberty Violation
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Jordan Cernek, a former teacher in the Argyle School District, for violating Mr. Cernek’s Title VII rights, as well as his First Amendment right to Free Exercise of his religion under the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 18 of the Wisconsin Constitution.
Wisconsin DNR Agrees to Repeal Anti-Firearm Rule
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has successfully pressured the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to repeal an administrative rule that violates the Second Amendment for thousands of fishermen.
Beloit School District Rescinds Scholarship’s Racial Eligibility Criterion Following WILL’s Legal Threat
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has been notified by the School District of Beloit that it will reconfigure its “Grow Your Own Multicultural Teacher Scholarship Program” to remove the racial eligibility criterion. The District has promised that it will not accept new applications or award anyfurther GYO scholarships until the program has been accordingly revised and published.
WILL Denounces Proposed Federal Effort to Allocate Kidney Transplants Based on Race
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty has submitted a “Public Comment” condemning a newly proposed federal rule that would incentivize a racially discriminatory prioritization of organ transplant access and services.
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Wall Street Journal | Petersen: Wolves Attack Wisconsin With Washington’s Help
WILL Research Associate and Writer, Cori Petersen, writes in the Wall Street Journal on Washington's failure to protect private property and help manage ...
UrbanMilwaukee | The Rise of Federalist Society Judges
Bruce Thompson, the Data Wonk, writes at UrbanMilwaukee on how judges associated with the Federalist Society are gaining prominence.
Although five of the ...
RealClearEducation | Szafir, Petersen: School Choice Movement Needs Better Messaging
WILL's CJ Szafir and Cori Petersen write at RealClearEducation on school choice and education reformers need to better target and message their advocacy ...
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel | Groups ask judges to tell Wisconsin lawmaker to provide electronic copies of public records
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports on our efforts urging the court to force state lawmakers to turn over electronic records when electronic records ...
National Catholic Register | Court Rules Marquette University Violated Conservative Professor’s Academic Freedom
National Catholic Register reports on Professor John McAdams win against Marquette University in his nationally-watched academic freedom case:
Wisconsin’s ...
Wall Street Journal | Wisconsin High Court Backs Marquette Professor in Academic Free-Speech Case
The Wall Street Journal covers Professor John McAdams' Wisconsin Supreme Court win in his academic freedom case against Marquette University.
The ...
National Review | Flanders: How to Win Over School-Choice Skeptics
WILL's Dr. Will Flanders writes at National Review online on how to win over school choice skeptics by using effective messaging and data:
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WUWM | Plaintiffs Look Forward to Reworking Wisconsin Gerrymander Case
WUWM talks with Rick Esenberg on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Gill v. Whitford, Wisconsin's legislative redistricting case.
Justices ruled that ...
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