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Protecting civil rights and liberties in the Badger State since 1930. This site is owned by our Union, a 501(c)(4) organization. www.aclu-wi.org

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404 Media @404media.co · 13h
A surveillance company wants to "close the gap" that Flock won't do, by pitching facial recognition on its cameras.
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Surveillance Company Tells Cops It Wants to Add Facial Recognition to Flock Cameras
A surveillance company wants to "close the gap" that Flock won't do, by pitching facial recognition on its cameras.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 12h
Today, we're testifying in front of the Milwaukee County Board Committee on Parks and Culture in support of File #26-640, a resolution directing removal of fixed Flock Condor and automated license plate reader camera equipment from Milwaukee County park property.
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Milwaukee County - File #: 26-640
Title: A resolution directing removal of fixed Flock Condor and automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera equipment from Milwaukee County park property, and opposing the use of ALPR technology for ...
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 16h
Learn where the candidates for Wisconsin Governor stand on civil rights and liberties issues. We are nonpartisan and do not endorse or oppose candidates. We want every eligible voter to be informed. Sources linked at www.aclu-wi.org/publications...
Governor candidates on the issues: In a 2025 press release David Crowley said "I believe that access to safe, legal abortion is essential healthcare." Tom Tiffany tweeted in 2021, "I will always stand for life and support legislation that protects the unborn." On immigration enforcement, David Crowley is quoted in News from the States to have said in 2026 that "People, regardless of immigration status... are in danger when ICE operates this way in our neighborhoods." Tom Tiffany's campaign website states, "As governor, I will ban sanctuary policies statewide." Regarding LGBTQ+ rights, David Crowley called for the repeal of Wisconsin's same-sex marriage ban, whereas Tom Tiffany voted against the bipartisan Respect For Marriage Act protecting recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages across states. Election Day is November 3, 2026. The ACLU of Wisconsin does not endorse or oppose candidates.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The governor’s veto has been crucial to stop harmful bills from curbing our First Amendment rights. Learn more about the anti-speech bills that would have passed without the governor's veto: www.aclu-wi.org/news/one-vet...
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One Veto Away: How Governor Evers Protected Free Speech - ACLU of Wisconsin
The governor’s veto stopped censorship at protest, in the classroom, and on the Internet.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This Latine Heritage Month, celebrate Latine culture, resistance, and community.
The text says, Latine resistance is inextricable from U.S. history. Latine Heritage Month. We celebrate that resistance this Latine Heritage Month. ACLU. The background has orange colors, white, orange triangles, green and pink loops, brown ovals and green, pink and blue triangles.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Election Day is November 3. Know your rights. 🗳️ Make your voting plan at ACLU-WI.org/VotingRights. 🗳️ If you witness problems at the polls, call the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE. 🗳️ Attend our Know Your Rights webinar to learn more.
Know Your Voting Rights Webinar, Thursday, October 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. Register at ACLU-WI.org/events
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In Wisconsin, voters can register online or by mail until October 14, and even in-person at the polls on Election Day, November 3. You won’t be able to vote unless you’re registered, so we're answering your frequently asked questions about voter registration:
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The Midterms Are Almost Here. Here’s What You Need to Know About Registering to Vote. - ACLU of Wisconsin
Ahead of the Nov. 3 election, we answer some frequently asked questions about voter registration in Wisconsin.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What role does the Constitution play in shaping our democracy? Join the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies for a conversation with UW–Eau Claire alumna and nationally recognized constitutional law scholar Lori Ringhand on the constitutional choices that continue to shape American elections.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Volunteer with our nonpartisan phone bank to encourage Wisconsin voters to vote early in the Nov. 3 election. No experience necessary. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to make calls from the comfort of your own home. Sign up for a shift: www.mobilize.us/acluwi/event...
Nonpartisan volunteers: Call voters with us! Every Tuesday and Thursday until the November 3 election, 5:45-8pm. Go to ACLU-WI.org/events to register.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This Saturday, we are joining @mkefilm.bsky.social at the Dialogues Documentary Festival for two documentary screenings about women who spoke truth to power: Jane Elliott and E. Jean Carroll. Ask E. Jean: mkefilm.org/films/6a8db7... Jane Elliott Against the World: mkefilm.org/films/6a8db7...
Dialogues Documentary Festival by MKE Film screening Ask E. Jean this Sat. Sept. 26 at 2pm and Jane Elliott Against the World this Sat. Sept. 26 at 5:45pm in partnership with the ACLU of Wisconsin Foundation.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The governor’s veto stopped censorship at protest, in the classroom, and on the Internet. The upcoming November 3 election is important because the governor has the power to either protect or attack our First Amendment rights. www.aclu-wi.org/news/one-vet...
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One Veto Away: How Governor Evers Protected Free Speech - ACLU of Wisconsin
The governor’s veto stopped censorship at protest, in the classroom, and on the Internet.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/09/2026
The Trump administration is upending the lives of tens of thousands of people every month, all in furtherance of its anti-immigrant crusade. Our elected leaders must act to stop ICE's violence in our communities.
"ICE arrests hit an all-time high in July." Chart showing ICE apprehensions over mid-2022 to 2026, with a sharp increase beginning from the start of the 2nd Trump presidency. "We need an overhaul of our immigration system — now. Source: The Deportation Data Project." ACLU logo.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2026
Taxpayers are footing the bill for President Trump's radical anti-immigrant agenda. Our government must prioritize investing in working families over ICE raids and more militarization of our communities.
Brown graphic reading "Instead of spending $268,999,966,016 or $2,358 per taxpayer, the U.S. could fund:..." with a list of things that could be funded instead, including school teachers, firefighters, and people on medicaid
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re celebrating dozens of wins against Flock, while continuing to oppose thousands of ALPRs across Wisconsin. More and more communities are rejecting these creepy cameras — and yours can be one of them! www.aclu-wi.org/news/flock-o...
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Flock Off: Wisconsinites Continue the Fight Against Constant Surveillance - ACLU of Wisconsin
We’re celebrating dozens of wins against Flock, while continuing to oppose thousands of ALPRs across Wisconsin.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Non-partisan election observers play a crucial role in monitoring elections for systemic issues impacting Wisconsin voters. Election Protection volunteers will be provided training prior to Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Sign up today or learn more at www.aclu-wi.org/campaigns-in....
We are seeking attorneys and law students to volunteer as nonpartisan Election Protection observers. ACLU-WI.org/EP
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This Thursday, join us to learn more about voting rights and the importance of early voting. This virtual training is open to the community, and we look forward to having you join us! www.aclu-wi.org/event/know-y...
Know Your Rights Webinar on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 6-7:30pm. Register at ACLU-WI.org/events
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A majority of Wisconsin voters agree: Instead of spending millions to put people in prison for decades with extreme sentences, we should give people who have shown positive change and demonstrated they aren't a public safety risk a pathway for release. www.aclu-wi.org/publications...
Commutations are good for Wisconsin. A majority of Wisconsinites support ending or shortening sentences of certain incarcerated people who are determined to be able to safely re-enter their communities.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Many thanks to everyone that attended our Reclaiming Our Rights luncheon on Tuesday. Your invaluable presence means we get to keep fighting for our civil rights and liberties here in Wisconsin.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Are you a Milwaukee resident concerned about surveillance and privacy? The Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission is meeting tonight (9/17) at 5:30pm in City Hall, Room 301-B. Can't make it? Send an email directly to your elected officials urging them to end Milwaukee's Flock contracts:
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Get the Flock Out: Tell Milwaukee Leaders to End ALPR Contracts
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FOX6 News Milwaukee @fox6now.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Leaders in Oconomowoc and Racine voted to stop using Flock Safety cameras during meetings on Tuesday night, Sept. 15.
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Oconomowoc, Racine to end use of Flock Safety cameras
Leaders in Oconomowoc and Racine voted to stop using Flock Safety cameras during meetings on Tuesday night, Sept. 15.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The future of bills that impact civil rights and liberties will depend on what lawmakers introduce, what passes the Legislature and who occupies the governor's office when those bills reach the governor's desk. www.aclu-wi.org/news/wiscons...
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Wisconsin was one veto away from forcing sheriffs to do ICE’s bidding - ACLU of Wisconsin
The governor’s veto prevented harmful immigration legislation from becoming law.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Upcoming opportunities for Milwaukeeans to get involved in the fight against Flock: 1. Attend a meeting with Flock on the agenda. Thurs. 9/17, 5:30pm: Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission meeting (City Hall, Room 301-B).
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ACLU @aclu.org · 14/09/2026
We’re ONE SIGNATURE AWAY from forcing a vote on a bill that would protect over 4 million immigrants. Tell your member of Congress to support the Dream and Promise Act now.
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Pathway to Citizenship Now
ICE has shot and killed people in our streets. Dozens have died in ICE custody. These aren’t isolated events. We need solutions today and the Dream and Promise Act is a critical piece of that. Take action now
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The midterm is coming! Do you have a plan to vote? 🔖 Save this post to remember important dates. 🗳️ Check your registration at MyVote.WI.gov. 🧠 Learn more at ACLU-WI.org/VotingRights.
Election Day is coming November 3, 2026October 14 is the online voter registration deadline. Wisconsin also offers Election Day voter registration at the polls with proof of residence. Early voting begins October 20. Deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 29 at 5pm. Polls are open November 3 from 7am-8pm.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
"As a crime survivor, a formerly incarcerated person and a criminal justice professor... we all agree the current approach to victim inclusion needs to change and can be accomplished in a way that doesn’t deny people a meaningful chance at mercy and early release." milwaukeenns.org/2026/09/08/o...
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Opinion: Commutations highlight what crime survivors need from a better justice system | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The current approach to victim inclusion needs to change and can be accomplished in a way that doesn’t deny people a meaningful chance at mercy and early release.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Democracy is more than just Election Day, and we know every eligible voter should have equal access to the ballot. That’s why Wisconsin has early voting options that tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin count on to exercise their rights and make their voices heard.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Commutations are good for Wisconsin. Learn more here: www.aclu-wi.org/news/the-cas...
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The Case for Commutations - ACLU of Wisconsin
Commutations are good for Wisconsin.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
MPD stopped using FRT earlier this year, but the Milwaukee County DA is still prosecuting cases in which the racially biased technology was used at some point in the investigation. milwaukeenns.org/2026/09/07/d...
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Despite MPD ban, facial recognition technology is still present in Milwaukee’s criminal justice system | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee police no longer use facial recognition technology, but cases involving past use remain in the criminal justice system.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
BREAKING: The UW-Milwaukee Police Department today announced an end to Flock use on campus. According to a statement, "UWM has directed Flock Safety to remove the cameras. In the interim, the university has taken steps to ensure the cameras are not operational." When we fight, we win!
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We don’t have to always see eye-to-eye to agree that the government shouldn’t use AI-powered surveillance tech to capture and store data on everyone’s movements just in case they might someday be suspected of something. Surveillance affects us all. www.wpr.org/news/municip...
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Municipalities in Waukesha County sued over use of Flock camera system
A lawsuit has been filed against municipalities in Waukesha County over their use of Flock Safety's license plate reader camera system.
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 05/09/2026
Mother Jones reports on the police departments buying Flock cameras with opioid settlement funds:
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Police are spending opioid settlement funds on Flock cameras
Historic opioid settlements were supposed to be a lifeline for underserved communities. But much of that money is flowing to law enforcement.
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 09/09/2026
@isiahholmes.bsky.social reports on the latest round of Flock cancelations across Wisconsin and more concerns about privacy wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/09/09/m...
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More Wisconsin communities are dropping Flock • Wisconsin Examiner
More Wisconsin communities are dropping contracts with Flock while public opposition to the camera network continues to grow.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Voces de la Frontera filed a new brief in our lawsuit challenging ICE detainers. The brief asks the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to reject the sheriffs' appeal to remove the case from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to federal court. www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
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Voces de la Frontera, ACLU of Wisconsin ask Seventh Circuit Court to Reject Appeal to Move Detainer Lawsuit to Federal Court - ACLU of Wisconsin
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Get ready for the Nov. 3 midterm election with our nonpartisan voter guide, which provides you with information on all aspects of voting, including voter ID requirements, voting options, and resources. www.aclu-wi.org/publications...
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2026-2028 Voting in Wisconsin - ACLU of Wisconsin
Nonpartisan voting information for the 2026, 2027, and 2028 election cycles
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This Labor Day, remember the unjust labor that is still happening today. In Wisconsin, incarcerated workers are paid less than a dollar per hour on average. Learn more here: www.aclu.org/publications...
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Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers | American Civil Liberties Union
Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers, an ACLU research report produced in collaboration with the Global Human Rights Clinic of the University of Chicago Law School, examines the use of…
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
ICE detained a record 50,000 people nationwide in July, tearing families and communities apart. For the first time, a majority of those arrested had no prior criminal record. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/09/ice-...
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ICE arrests in Wisconsin hit a new peak. Follow what happens next.
← Back to Wisconsin Watch
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
The First Amendment protects students’ rights to read and learn without unnecessary government interference. This back-to-school season, don’t forget you have a constitutional right to express yourself. www.aclu-wi.org/know-your-ri...
Students have a right to learn free from government censorship.Students, you have a First Amendment right to: Read books, even if the government doesn't like the topic, express your views and organize in school as long as it's not disruptive, demonstrate without being punished for what you're protesting, speak your mind outside of school, including on social media.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We are seeking attorney and law student volunteers to serve as non-partisan election observers for the midterm election in Wisconsin. Learn more: www.aclu-wi.org/campaigns-in...
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Election Protection - ACLU of Wisconsin
With our partners, we work to ensure easy, fair, and safe access to the ballot box for every single Wisconsin voter. For many years, the ACLU of Wisconsin has been engaged in Election Protection…
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
If you’re a WI parent, educator, or student, your voice can help us raise awareness of the challenges public schools are facing this year + support the landmark lawsuit to fund WI public schools. Share your story now & follow @fundwipublicschool for updates 📝 www.fundwipublicschools.org/story
The graphic has two children raising their hands while two others look on. The graphic says As Wisconsin heads back to school we want to hear from you!
What would better funding for public schools mean for you?
Share your story:
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There is a blue back ground while the text font is in orange and white.
At the bottom it says fund Wisconsin public schools with a graphic of Wisconsin.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"If lawfully filming a police officer can set off a weekslong surveillance campaign against the videographer, how can Americans expect other constitutionally protected speech and actions to not be met with similar retaliation?" reason.com/2026/09/02/w...
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Wisconsin cops used Flock over 100 times to track a Navy veteran after he lawfully recorded a traffic stop
A lawsuit claims the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office used the cameras in retaliation against the vet for exercising his First Amendment right.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Governor Evers protected trans kids. Will the next governor of Wisconsin do the same? www.aclu-wi.org/news/without...
Without the governor's veto, Wisconsin families with trans kids might flee.We are fortunate that Governor Evers vetoed every single anti-trans bill that made it onto his desk. The governor's veto is a crucial firewall against legislation attacking LGBTQ+ rights.Governor Evers vetoed 2 gender-affirming care bans, 3 anti-trans sports bills, a forced outing bill, and more. We are glad that he used his veto to stop all of these nightmare scenarios.Wisconsin families deserve the freedom to love and support their child, transgender or not. Every state should be a safe place to raise every family.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Kourtney Edwards is the tenth person to die in Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office custody since June 2022. He should have received the prompt medical attention needed. Our hearts go out to his loved ones. Wisconsin's crisis of deaths in prisons & jails must end. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/08/milw...
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Eyewitness says Milwaukee jail officials initially ignored pleas to help man who died in custody
The man disputes the account provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office regarding the death of Kourtney Edwards at the county jail.
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 01/09/2026
Wisconsin’s record high prison population is not just a capacity problem, advocates say @isiahholmes.bsky.social reports. wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/09/01/w...
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Wisconsin’s record high prison population is not just a capacity problem, advocates say • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin's prison population has reached a new record high, advocates say the problems are deeper than cell space.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
MPD must end its contract for Flock license plate readers. We will be attending the Milwaukee Fire & Police Commission at 6:30pm this Thursday, 9/3 to speak against Flock’s AI-powered warrantless surveillance during public comment.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Wisconsinites are surveilled by thousands of Flock's automated license plate readers that provide data to a nationwide AI-powered mass surveillance database. In addition to widespread abuse, these creepy cameras from Flock and similar companies threaten our privacy on a dystopic scale.
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The rise of and opposition to Flock cameras in Wisconsin
There's nothing flashy about ALPR cameras — and that's on purpose. These 'automated license plate reader' devices sit inconspicuously, usually on a pole and under a solar panel. They automatically ...
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Earlier today, the City of Milwaukee announced long-overdue reforms and oversight of Flock use by the Milwaukee Police Department. www.aclu-wi.org/press-releas...
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ACLU of Wisconsin Reacts to Newly Announced Milwaukee Oversight of Surveillance Technology - ACLU of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Examiner @wisconsinexaminer.com · 28/08/2026
Flock Safety spent $102,000 lobbying last year. Today cities are demanding safeguards. New reporting from @isiahholmes.bsky.social buff.ly/Xev7g2z
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Flock Safety spent $102,000 lobbying last year. Today cities are demanding safeguards. • Wisconsin Examiner
New report shows that Flock Safety spent $102,000 in lobbying state government in 2025, but pressure builds against company in 2026.
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Wisconsin Watch @wisconsinwatch.org · 29/08/2026
Wisconsin’s prison population broke records this week with 23,854 behind bars. It’s a new milestone for a system that has been thousands of people over capacity for decades. Read more: wisconsinwatch.org/2026/08/wisc... #Wisconsin #WisconsinNews #Prisons #CriminalJustice
Waupun Correctional Institution seen through gate bars with a news graphic stating Wisconsin prisons hit a record population—23,854 incarcerated—straining staffing and programs.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
287(g) agreements, which erode trust between communities and Wisconsin sheriffs, are voluntary and can be terminated at any time. Concerned residents have a vital role to play in advocating for change. Call your sheriff's office and demand they terminate ICE involvement immediately.
20 law enforcement agencies across Wisconsin have 287(g) agreements, which effectively turn local officials into ICE agents.Wisconsin Sheriff's Offices participating in 287(g) agreements: Brown, Calumet, Dunn, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marquette, Outagamie, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Waushara, Winnebago, and Wood counties.
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ACLU of Wisconsin @acluofwi.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Policy Analyst Jon McCray Jones shares how his philosophy major prepared him to become a leading voice in the movement against surveillance. uwm.edu/letters-scie...
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What Can You Do with a Philosophy Major?
Every year, graduates from the College of Letters & Science enter the workforce and begin to contribute thousands of dollars to their local, state, and national economies. They bring the skills and…
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