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Wisconsin Governor signs new legislative maps into law

JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 2023 Wisconsin Act 94 into law on Monday, remapping legislative districts and remedying some of the most gerrymandered maps in the US. Wisconsin is not a red state or a blue state—we’re a purple state, and I believe our maps should reflect that basic fact.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court orders state election officials to include Rep. Dean Phillips on presidential primary ballot

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin, in a per curiam opinion, ordered state election officials on Friday to include US Representative Dean Phillips on the state’s Democratic presidential primary ballot. Thus, the court ordered the committee to add Phillips to the ballot because of how soon the primaries are.

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Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender student-athlete bill

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APRIL 2, 2024

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoed a bill that requires schools to separate sports based on sex assigned at birth. The first is that the bill “ignores a transgender student-athlete policy created by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association in 2015.” In the 2020 US Supreme Court case Bostock v.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redrawn

JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruled 4-3 that the state legislature’s assembly district maps are unconstitutional under the Wisconsin Constitution on Wednesday and ordered new remedial maps to be drawn for the 2024 elections. Karofsky authored the majority opinion of the court. Justice Jill J.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”

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JANUARY 13, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“The Wisconsin Supreme Court is headed for its lowest output term ever. A look behind the numbers.”

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MAY 11, 2024

“The Wisconsin Supreme Court is headed for its lowest output term ever. The post “The Wisconsin Supreme Court is headed for its lowest output term ever. A look behind the numbers.” ” Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. A look behind the numbers.”

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“Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto”

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APRIL 15, 2024

“Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto”: Scott Bauer of The Associated Press has a report that begins, “Attorneys with Wisconsin’s largest business lobbying group asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike down Democratic Gov.

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US Supreme Court reverses Wisconsin court ruling on legislative maps

JURIST

MARCH 23, 2022

The US Supreme Court Wednesday reversed a decision by Wisconsin’s Supreme Court selecting state legislative districts drawn by the governor while also allowing the use of the governor’s congressional district map. The 2020 census revealed population shifts that necessitated redrawing Wisconsin’s election maps.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”

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MARCH 1, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”: Lawrence Andrea of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

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APRIL 11, 2024

“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”:

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MAY 13, 2024

“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report.

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“Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional”

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

“Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional”: Todd Richmond of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Federal court rules Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A three-judge panel of the US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin on Thursday denied Republicans’ request to dismiss a redistricting lawsuit brought by Democrats. Additionally, the court permitted Wisconsin’s five Republican congressmen and Democratic Governor Tony Evers to intervene in the case.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new boundaries for 2024 vote”

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new boundaries for 2024 vote”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake”

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APRIL 1, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake”: Scott Bauer of The Associated Press has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

JURIST

MAY 21, 2022

The Supreme Court of Wisconsin Friday unanimously ruled on the issue of individuals allowed to possess a license to carry a concealed weapon (CCW license) in the state, in effect broadening the eligibility. ” The case has been remanded to the circuit court.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”: Andrew Bahl of The Cap Times has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”: Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report. The post “Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”

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AUGUST 27, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has this report. The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Republicans likely to take Wisconsin gerrymandering case back to the U.S. Supreme Court”

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

“Republicans likely to take Wisconsin gerrymandering case back to the U.S. Supreme Court”: Jessie Opoien and Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Republicans likely to take Wisconsin gerrymandering case back to the U.S. Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Wisconsin high court holds using ballot drop boxes illegal under state statutes

JURIST

JULY 10, 2022

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has held that using ballot drop boxes is illegal under state statutes. According to the court’s majority opinion, issued Friday, absentee ballots must be returned by mail or personally delivered to the municipal clerk.

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Three Wisconsin county prosecutors decline to pursue felony charges against Trump fundraising committee and Republican lawmaker

JURIST

MARCH 22, 2024

The Wisconsin Ethics Commission announced in a memo Friday that the Wisconsin county prosecutors of Chippewa, Florence and Langlade Counties have declined to pursue felony charges for conspiring to evade campaign finance laws against the fundraising committee for former President Donald Trump and Wisconsin state Rep.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers

JURIST

JUNE 21, 2021

The Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously struck down a state law provision Friday that allowed police to draw blood from unconscious drivers and test it for alcohol content without a warrant. Many courts have addressed the issue of taking blood samples from drivers without consent, including Texas and Nevada.

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“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”

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JANUARY 3, 2023

“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Inside Janet Protasiewicz’s massive win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

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APRIL 6, 2023

“Inside Janet Protasiewicz’s massive win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race”: Alexander Shur of Wisconsin State Journal has this report. ” The post “Inside Janet Protasiewicz’s massive win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race” appeared first on How Appealing.

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Wisconsin taxpayers ask US Supreme Court to block Biden student loan forgiveness program

JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A group of Wisconsin taxpayers Wednesday filed an emergency appeal to the US Supreme Court to temporarily block the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. ” Specifically, the group asked for an injunction from the Supreme Court. The writ was filed explicitly to Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

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“Pair of Wisconsin Supreme Court developments set the stage for a political power struggle”

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Pair of Wisconsin Supreme Court developments set the stage for a political power struggle”: Molly Beck and Jessie Opoien of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report. The post “Pair of Wisconsin Supreme Court developments set the stage for a political power struggle” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Large turnout expected for Wisconsin court election ahead of abortion case”

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APRIL 4, 2023

“Large turnout expected for Wisconsin court election ahead of abortion case”: Patrick Marley of The Washington Post has this report. ” And Joseph Ax of Reuters reports that “ With abortion in the balance, Wisconsin voters to choose new high court judge.”

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Wisconsin judge rules against use of absentee ballot drop boxes for statewide elections

JURIST

JANUARY 15, 2022

A Wisconsin county judge Thursday granted an injunction against the use of absentee ballot drop boxes in statewide elections. The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) issued guidance to county clerks about the use of drop boxes in March and again in August of 2020 , in light of the growing COVID-19 pandemic.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”

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JANUARY 9, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”: Mitchell Schmidt of the Wisconsin State Journal has this report. And Scott Bauer of The Associated Press reports that “ Partisan-backed Wisconsin court candidates vow to be fair.”

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“Can the Wisconsin Supreme Court overcome its fractured relations? Observers fear a point of no return.”

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Can the Wisconsin Supreme Court overcome its fractured relations? In related coverage, Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that “ Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to block Republican lawmakers from seeking to impeach Protasiewicz.” Observers fear a point of no return.”

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Wisconsin governor seeks sanctions against former Trump lawyer over election fraud lawsuit

JURIST

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Monday filed an appeal to sanction Sidney Powell, former attorney for Donald Trump, for the “erroneous” election fraud challenges she filed concerning the 2020 president election. This is not the first time Powell has been involved in litigation regarding the 2020 presidential election.

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Wisconsin judge blocks policy allowing students to change their gender identity at school without parental consent

JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A Wisconsin state judge struck down on Tuesday a public school district policy that allowed students to request to transition to a different gender identity at school without parental consent and over parental objection. Judge Michael Maxwell ruled that the policy violated the fundamental parental right to direct the care of their child.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to purge voters from rolls

JURIST

APRIL 10, 2021

On Friday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling on whether the Wisconsin Elections Commission has a duty to remove voters who may have moved from the rolls, holding that it is not a duty for the commission. Wisconsin liberals have claimed that the policy could remove voters who should remain on the lists.

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Wisconsin diocese sues state corrections department over COVID-19 restrictions

JURIST

MAY 10, 2021

The Archdiocese of Wisconsin filed suit Friday against the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), alleging that the department’s COVID-19 policy restricting ministers’ access to prisoners violates state law. To address COVID-19 concerns, the Wisconsin DOC adopted a policy temporarily suspending all visits.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down governor’s mask mandate

JURIST

MARCH 31, 2021

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday dealt a blow to Democratic governor Tony Evers when it struck down his statewide mask mandate. In a 4-3 decision, the court determined that Evers does not have that authority. .” The legislature can also, by joint resolution, cut short a state of emergency.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules capacity limit on bars, restaurants, other businesses is invalid

JURIST

APRIL 16, 2021

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that the Department of Health Services (DHS) lacked authority to limit capacities for indoor public gatherings. ” The Tavern League of Wisconsin, along with other businesses, challenged Emergency Order 3, arguing that the order was invalidly enacted. Wisconsin Stat.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court enters a new era as it flips to liberal control after 15 years”

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AUGUST 2, 2023

” And Molly Beck and Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report that “ New liberal majority on state Supreme Court fires director of state court system.” ” The post “Wisconsin Supreme Court enters a new era as it flips to liberal control after 15 years” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules for Aurora hospital that refused to administer ivermectin for COVID-19”

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MAY 2, 2023

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules for Aurora hospital that refused to administer ivermectin for COVID-19”: Molly Beck of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has this report on a ruling that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin issued today.

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“Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked”

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

“Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked”: Alexander Shur of The Wisconsin State Journal has this report. The post “Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked” appeared first on How Appealing.

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“Rancor flares on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as its new liberal majority moves to limit the chief justice’s power”

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AUGUST 5, 2023

“Rancor flares on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as its new liberal majority moves to limit the chief justice’s power”: Jessie Opoien, Molly Beck, and Daniel Bice of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel have this report.

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“Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election; The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority”

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APRIL 13, 2024

“Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election; The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority”: Julie Bosman of The New York Times has this report.

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“A Wisconsin Supreme Court race holds high stakes for abortion rights and the 2024 election”

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FEBRUARY 19, 2023

“A Wisconsin Supreme Court race holds high stakes for abortion rights and the 2024 election”: Tierney Sneed and Fredreka Schouten of CNN have this report. ” Scott Bauer of The Associated Press reports that “ Abortion among major issues at stake in Wisconsin court race.”

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Wisconsin Governor signs new legislative maps into law

Wisconsin Supreme Court orders state election officials to include Rep. Dean Phillips on presidential primary ballot

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Wisconsin governor vetoes transgender student-athlete bill

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules state legislative maps are unconstitutional and must be redrawn

“Wisconsin Supreme Court receives 7 sets of proposed legislative maps in gerrymandering case”

“The Wisconsin Supreme Court is headed for its lowest output term ever. A look behind the numbers.”

“Lawsuit asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to strike down governor’s 400-year veto”

US Supreme Court reverses Wisconsin court ruling on legislative maps

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects move to reconsider state’s congressional maps”

“Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement sets the stage for another high stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority questions past ruling barring ballot drop boxes”:

“Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional”

Federal court rules Wisconsin redistricting case can proceed

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new boundaries for 2024 vote”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court control, abortion access at stake”

Wisconsin Supreme Court broadens eligibility to possess license to carry concealed weapon

“Wisconsin Supreme Court drama absent from annual chief justice speech”

“Challenge to Wisconsin election maps undergoes sharp questioning before state Supreme Court”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to stop Janet Protasiewicz impeachment”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court flips liberal, creating a ‘seismic shift’”

“Republicans likely to take Wisconsin gerrymandering case back to the U.S. Supreme Court”

Wisconsin high court holds using ballot drop boxes illegal under state statutes

Three Wisconsin county prosecutors decline to pursue felony charges against Trump fundraising committee and Republican lawmaker

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down law allowing warrantless blood alcohol testing of unconscious drivers

“Here’s who’s running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court”

“Inside Janet Protasiewicz’s massive win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race”

Wisconsin taxpayers ask US Supreme Court to block Biden student loan forgiveness program

“Pair of Wisconsin Supreme Court developments set the stage for a political power struggle”

“Large turnout expected for Wisconsin court election ahead of abortion case”

Wisconsin judge rules against use of absentee ballot drop boxes for statewide elections

“Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates pledge to uphold rule of law”

“Can the Wisconsin Supreme Court overcome its fractured relations? Observers fear a point of no return.”

Wisconsin governor seeks sanctions against former Trump lawyer over election fraud lawsuit

Wisconsin judge blocks policy allowing students to change their gender identity at school without parental consent

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to purge voters from rolls

Wisconsin diocese sues state corrections department over COVID-19 restrictions

Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down governor’s mask mandate

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules capacity limit on bars, restaurants, other businesses is invalid

“Wisconsin Supreme Court enters a new era as it flips to liberal control after 15 years”

“Wisconsin Supreme Court rules for Aurora hospital that refused to administer ivermectin for COVID-19”

“Outcomes in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, challenge to abortion law seen as inextricably linked”

“Rancor flares on the Wisconsin Supreme Court as its new liberal majority moves to limit the chief justice’s power”

“Liberal Justice to Retire From Wisconsin Supreme Court, Leaving Control Uncertain; Justice Ann Walsh Bradley, whose term ends in July 2025, said she will not seek re-election; The race to replace her will decide whether the court has a liberal or conservative majority”

“A Wisconsin Supreme Court race holds high stakes for abortion rights and the 2024 election”

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