Crime & Safety
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Sawyer County Judge Puts Temporary Block on Coronavirus Capacity Limits
‘Pathetic priorities,’ says a legislator about Tavern League’s suit over safeguards as Wisconsin has its deadliest week.
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ACLU Calls on Gov. Evers to Stick to His Pledge to Release More Low-Risk Inmates
American Civil Liberties Union cites COVID-19 racing through prisons. Commentary from Research Fellow Wil Steebs.
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With Nine New Pardons, Evers Has Now Given Second Chances to 74 Individuals
Governor’s move restores rights to those who proved they’ve turned their lives around and made it stick.
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Mailed Ballots Must Once Again Be Returned By Election Day, Court Rules
A judge’s order to allow for an election day postmark is tossed on appeal, so the deadline stays at 8 p.m. when the polls close.
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Militia Planned to Kidnap Michigan Governor, Put Her On ‘Trial’ In Wisconsin, FBI Says
Six conspirators were charged with attempts to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday, as well as discussing other ways to overthrow Michigan’s government.
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GOP Lawmakers, Still Avoiding a Vote to Kill the Mask Mandate, Ask a Judge to Do It Instead
The Legislature has the power to vote down safeguards, but filing a lawsuit protects from having to take on-the-record votes.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Voter Purge Lawsuit
A decision on the status of 130,000 voters is reportedly unlikely before the election.
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Appeals Court Blocks Absentee Ballot Extension, for Now
Madison-based federal judge’s order allowing extra time won’t go into effect until further arguments are heard.
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‘Like Taking Lifeboats Away’: Wis. Doctors Raise Alarm Over Attacks on Affordable Care Act
A third Trump Supreme Court justice could strike down landmark reforms even as COVID-19 wipes out more Americans’ healthcare coverage.
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Here’s What Happens in Wisconsin If the Supreme Court Kills the Affordable Care Act
US Supreme Court to rule on case to repeal Affordable Care Act one week after Nov. 3 election.
