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Troubles with Requiring Photo ID to Vote – Tell Your Story to the ACLU of...
Starting in February, all Wisconsin voters are going to have to show photo ID to vote. For most voters, that means they have to show an unexpired Wisconsin state ID card or driver’s license. A few...
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ACLU Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin’s Unconstitutional Voter ID Law
You may have already heard the story about the 84-year-old Wisconsin resident, Ruthelle Frank, who will be disfranchised by our state’s new law requiring voters to show a photo ID to vote. Today the...
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Wisconsin Legislators’ Letter to US Attorney General Brings Attention to...
The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin applauds today’s move by state legislators to request action from the U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to “use the full weight of the Justice Department...
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Public Safety Concerns Not a Barrier to GAB Disclosure of Recall Petitions:...
Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin reiterated its position on the privacy rights of survivors of domestic violence in the release of petitions to recall Governor Walker and Lt....
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Students Shouldn’t Pay for Voter ID: No Citizen Should Pay For the Right To...
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Senate is charging students for the cost of special IDs needed in order to comply with Wisconsin’s new voter ID law. The ACLU of Wisconsin’s Chippewa...
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ACLU’s Federal Lawsuit Against Voter ID: Today’s Filing Asks for Injunction,...
Today the ACLU took another important step in the federal lawsuit against Wisconsin’s voter ID law. Attorneys working on the case amended the lawsuit to include charges that the law illegally blocks...
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ACLU of WI Applauds Voter ID Circuit Court Injunction
Here is our statement in response to today’s news about the Circuit Court injunction against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law: The ACLU of Wisconsin is pleased that Judge Flanagan has recognized that the...
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Students CAN vote in Wisconsin this summer – How to be prepared
Students: Download a PDF of a student voting rights FAQ online. Recall Election is Tuesday, June 5, 2012: Photo ID is NOT required to vote in the recall election. You can vote in Wisconsin in the June...
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Voting With a Criminal Conviction in Wisconsin: “Off Paper” = Ex-Felons May Vote
Every election cycle we hear misinformation about who is allowed to vote. Some people think any criminal conviction, even misdemeanors, make people lose their voting rights. But under Wisconsin law,...
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Voter ID On Hold, But Residency Requirements Lead to Confusion
Wednesday, July 18th starts the 28-day timeframe by which Wisconsin citizens establish their residency for voting. Wisconsin voters who move after Wednesday will have to register and vote at their old...
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Recall Elections Report Released: Election Protection Says Law Changes...
The following press release was issued by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Election Protection coalition today. The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Foundation is a member of Wisconsin Election...
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Are Student Votes on the Moving Truck? Early Primary Voting Starts Today
Today, Monday July 30, is the first day Wisconsin voters can take advantage of early and absentee voting before the August 14 primaries. Voting early, either in person at municipal clerks’ offices or...
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