Crime & Safety
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Baldwin: Everyone Knows Barrett Is a Vote to Kill Roe v. Wade
Senator pulls no punches on Barrett nomination. Johnson to vote in favor, and draws an early challenger for re-election.
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Appeals Court Blocks Gov. Evers’ Capacity Limits Indefinitely
The coronavirus safeguard is back off less than a week after a judge upheld it.
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Coronavirus Safeguard Limiting Bar and Restaurant Crowds to 25% Is Restored by Judge
Plaintiffs weren’t following the order, so a judge finds they have no claim to harm. Appeal to state Supreme Court expected.
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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.
