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Wisconsin Village Quickly Backs Down on Unconstitutional “Farmers Market” Restriction

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a warning to the Village of Bonduel of an unconstitutional rule governing the sale of “politically or religiously affiliated merchandise,” at a village-operated farmers market.

WILL Toolkit Equips Parents to Know and Protect Their Rights

As parents in Wisconsin and across the country return to classrooms, WILL is releasing a comprehensive and up-to-date parental toolkit to help parents understand their Constitutional rights and how they can opt their children out of curricula when it conflicts with their values at home.

WILL Calls on USDOJ to Probe Wisconsin Election Integrity

In a new letter to the United States Department of Justice, WILL outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC.

New WILL Report: Trump Tax Bill Creates Major Opportunity to Expand Educational Opportunities for Wisconsin Families

WILL unveiled a new report detailing how Wisconsin can unlock a major stream of education funding for Wisconsin families – all at no expense to the state.

Iowa Mom Threatened with Lawsuit for Criticizing Curriculum at School Board Meeting

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) is representing an Iowa parent with respect to a potential defamation lawsuit after she, a newly naturalized citizen from the Dominican Republic, spoke at a public school board meeting about her concerns regarding certain curricula and instructional materials used in her son’s classroom.

WILL Advises DPI to Improve Transparency and Accountability in School Report Card

WILL submitted recommendations to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) today, urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. WILL’s analysis highlights DPI's track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement.

WILL Releases New Model Policy & Resources Following SCOTUS Parental Rights Decision

Following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, WILL is releasing a new model school board policy and additional tools to equip parents, teachers, and school administrators across the country to protect the fundamental right of families to raise their children.

Coalition of WI Parents Encourage Court of Appeals to Protect Young Girls at School

The News: WILL filed an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, urging it to overrule two prior cases that require schools to allow biological males who identify as transgender to access girls’ restrooms and locker rooms.
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RightWisconsin | Esenberg: JUDGE BRENNAN AND CALLING THE LEGAL BALLS AND STRIKES

Rick Esenberg, president and general counsel at WILL writes at RightWisconsin on the eminently qualified Judge Michael Brennan to serve on the US 7th ...

The Racine Journal Times | Esenberg: On Judge Michael Brennan’s Nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg writes in the Racine Journal Times on the nomination of judicial conservative Michael Brennan's ...

Washington Examiner | Szafir, Flanders: Is school choice 2.0 coming?

WILL Executive Vice President CJ Szafir and WILL Research Director Dr. Will Flanders write in the Washington Examiner: An under-told story in K-12 ...

The Hill | Roth: Reforming occupational licensing laws will expand opportunities

Collin Roth, WILL Research Fellow, writing at The Hill on how occupational licensing regulations lock people out of economic opportunity. You might be ...

WILL Press Release | Where Does Your State Rank in Red Tape, Barriers to Economic Opportunity?

WILL's 50 state study on occupational licensing receives national coverage   November 10, 2017 - Milwaukee, WI - WILL’s recent report, Land of the ...

The Hill | Esenberg, Szafir: Trump and DeVos should fight for school choice

WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg, and Deputy Counsel, CJ Szafir, write in The Hill, encouraging President Trump to be advocates at the ...

National Review Online | Esenberg, Curtis: Our Fight for ‘Butter Freedom’

Rick Esenberg and Jakes Curtis write at National Review Online about our pending case to #freethebutter, and stop Wisconsin's war on Kerrygold ...

USA Today | Roth: Donald Trump’s protectionist trade inclinations hurt Wisconsin

Collin Roth writes in the USA Today on the effect of President Trump's stated trade position on Wisconsin. Like it or not, President Donald Trump has ...
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