@ACLUofWisconsin

Protecting civil rights and liberties in the Badger State since 1930. Our website is union-owned by our 501(c)(4) organization.

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Did you know that absentee voting first begin as a safe, trusted way for voters away from home to cast their ballots during the Civil War? When it comes to voting information, it's important to know the facts. Take the quiz: aclu.org/news/voting-rights/…

Quiz Yourself: Can You Spot Voting Misinformation? | ACLU

Make sure you're well equipped against voting misinformation.

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Today is Vote Early Day! Don’t leave your vote to chance or the last minute. Make your plan early: where you’ll vote, when, and how you’ll get there. Find your early voting locations and hours at myvote.wi.gov.
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"We must end AI-powered mass surveillance, not switch vendors." Learn more about the private companies selling automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to law enforcement, and why they all need to go. aclu-wi.org/news/if-you-love…

If You Love Flock Wait Till You Hear About Axon - ACLU of Wisconsin

We Must End AI-Powered Mass Surveillance, Not Switch Vendors.

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Wisconsin Elections
@WI_ElectionsOct 21
After the first day of in person absentee voting (IPAV), Wisconsin exceeded 2022 and 2025 for the number of individuals who decided to cast an absentee ballot two weeks from Election Day. Learn more about our data: elections.wi.gov/absenteedat…
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The Appleton City Council voted last night 11-1 to ban ALPRs with limited exceptions. This is what democracy looks like. Let Appleton be a model for other municipalities across the state.
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This historic legislative victory was won entirely through the tireless dedication of local residents who engaged in deep research, community education, and continued presence at meeting after meeting voicing their opposition to this AI-powered dragnet surveillance technology.
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Early voting has begun. Level up and get your vote in! youtube.com/watch?v=3MgCRwWr…

New Level Unlocked WI

In-person early voting starts October 20th in Wisconsin. You can fi...

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Scott Bauer@sbauerAPOct 21
55,659 people voted in-person in Wisconsin on Tuesday, the first day it was available for the Nov. 3 election. That is up from the 33,644 people who voted in-person absentee on the first day it was offered in 2022. That is a 65% increase.
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The governor's ability to sign or veto legislation can determine whether existing protections remain in place or whether residents face new limitations on their civil rights and liberties. aclu-wi.org/news/how-veto-po…

How Veto Power Has Shaped Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in Wisconsin - ACLU of Wisconsin

A check on the erosion of civil liberties over the past decade

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Opinion: Wisconsin squanders millions on prisons. Here's a better way | Opinion jsonline.com/story/opinion/c…

Wisconsin squanders millions on prisons. Here's a better way | Opinion

Wisconsin has perpetuated a humanitarian and fiscal crisis in its prison system. WISDOM has established a blueprint to safely end mass incarceration.

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Thank you to the poll workers and election officials who work tirelessly to protect our democracy every election season. We see your efforts and we’re grateful for all your hard work! #ThankYouElectionHeroes
There is a blue and white background. The text says not all heroes wear capes! Today is Election Hero Day, and the greatest heroes are the ones you don't see- the ones who protect democracy. Let's thank all the local heroes who ensure our voices are heard! Election Hero Day. That text is next to a flag and #thankyouelectionheroes

ALT There is a blue and white background. The text says not all heroes wear capes! Today is Election Hero Day, and the greatest heroes are the ones you don't see- the ones who protect democracy. Let's thank all the local heroes who ensure our voices are heard! Election Hero Day. That text is next to a flag and #thankyouelectionheroes

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Early voting begins TODAY! 🗳️ Life is unpredictable, but voting doesn’t have to be. Find your early voting hours and location at myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Vote-Abs…. Don’t forget your ID!
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ICYMI: We filed a petition directly with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking it to require the government to obtain a judicial warrant in order to search data collected by ALPRs like Flock and Axon cameras. wpr.org/news/aclu-wisconsin-…

ACLU Wisconsin sues over warrantless use of Flock cameras

The ACLU of Wisconsin and the conservative Wisconsin Institute of Law Liberty are among the groups challenging police departments over the warrantless use of Automated License Plate Reader cameras.

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Join us for our Annual Meeting to learn more about the work of the ACLU of Wisconsin — from free speech to protecting democracy — what is at stake, what is on the horizon, and what we all can do to ensure that ‘We the People’ means all of us. Register at mobilize.us/acluwi/event/106….
The ACLU of Wisconsin 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 18 from 6-7:30PM. RSVP at ACLU-WI.org/events

ALT The ACLU of Wisconsin 2026 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 18 from 6-7:30PM. RSVP at ACLU-WI.org/events

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Reminder: Most Wisconsin voters need a photo ID to vote. Learn more: aclu-wi.org/news/voterid/

Answers to Voter ID Questions - ACLU of Wisconsin

Voter ID is in effect in Wisconsin. Most voters need a photo ID to vote in person on Election Day, to vote early in person at the clerk’s office, and to vote absentee by mail. (Voter ID is not the...

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BREAKING: The ACLU of Wisconsin and the Electronic Frontier Foundation today filed a petition directly with the Wisconsin Supreme Court asking the Court to require the government to obtain a judicial warrant in order to query data collected by automated license plate readers.
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Our lawsuit asserts that retroactive searches of this kind of ALPR data amounts to a “search” that must comply with standards mandated by the Wisconsin Constitution. aclu-wi.org/press-releases/a…

ACLU of Wisconsin, Electronic Frontier Foundation File Lawsuit at Wisconsin Supreme Court, Allege...

ACLU, EFF sue over warrantless ALPR searches

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Join the nonpartisan ACLU of Wisconsin to get out the (early) vote! Volunteer with us to call Wisconsin voters and encourage them to vote early in the November 3 election. No experience necessary! Sign up: mobilize.us/acluwi/event/103…

Get Out the (Early) Vote with the ACLU of Wisconsin! · ACLU of Wisconsin

## Join the ACLU of Wisconsin as we phone bank Wisconsin voters and encourage them to vote early in this election. We’ll be calling voters beginning in September and lasting for the entirety of early...

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Vote to protect our Constitution. Vote to protect equity. Vote NO on Question 3.
Vote No on the anti-equity amendment

ALT Vote No on the anti-equity amendment

We've seen this before. Politicians are using misleading ballot question to pass harmful policies rather than actually improving our lives. This time, legislators are pushing a racist anti-equity amendment to permanently change our Constitution and make it hard for the government to ensure fair access and opportunities. Vote No.

ALT We've seen this before. Politicians are using misleading ballot question to pass harmful policies rather than actually improving our lives. This time, legislators are pushing a racist anti-equity amendment to permanently change our Constitution and make it hard for the government to ensure fair access and opportunities. Vote No.

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We honor Wisconsin's Indigenous communities and the fight for cultural preservation, sovereignty, and justice.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we honor Native Americans (and not that other guy)

ALT Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today we honor Native Americans (and not that other guy)

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an effort to tell the truth about our country’s history. Since the ‘90s, universities, localities, and states have formally replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ or Native Americans’ Day. The fight to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day began much earlier — led by Native American and Indigenous people advocating for our voices to be heard – and the movement has grown larger every year.

ALT Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day is an effort to tell the truth about our country’s history. Since the ‘90s, universities, localities, and states have formally replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ or Native Americans’ Day. The fight to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day began much earlier — led by Native American and Indigenous people advocating for our voices to be heard – and the movement has grown larger every year.

Wisconsin, home to at least 12 Native nations, declared this day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October 2019. Many Native communities advocate to recognize this day on the local and state level. Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation for Wausau and Marathon counties to establish their own Indigenous Peoples’ Day in May 2019, and students of the Indian Community School in Franklin had advocated for the resolution for many years.

ALT Wisconsin, home to at least 12 Native nations, declared this day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in October 2019. Many Native communities advocate to recognize this day on the local and state level. Members of the Ho-Chunk Nation for Wausau and Marathon counties to establish their own Indigenous Peoples’ Day in May 2019, and students of the Indian Community School in Franklin had advocated for the resolution for many years.

We continue the fight alongside our partners to defend the rights of Native American and Indigenous people to vote, speak and protest freely, live our lives free from discrimination and criminalization, and live without government abuse of power

ALT We continue the fight alongside our partners to defend the rights of Native American and Indigenous people to vote, speak and protest freely, live our lives free from discrimination and criminalization, and live without government abuse of power

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