Wisconsin

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catherine lizette gonzalez  Jan 23, 2019 2:49PM EST

REPORT: In Wisconsin, Black and Native People Hardest Hit by Probation, Parole

A new report from Columbia University Justice Lab reveals that Black and Native folks in the state are subject to “structural disadvantages that make adhering to the requirements of community corrections more difficult for people of color.”
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Kenrya Rankin  Dec 15, 2016 4:37PM EST

Milwaukee Ex-Cop Who Killed Sylville Smith Indicted

Dominique Heaggan-Brown could face up to 60 years in prison.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 28, 2016 11:29AM EST

Trump Pushes Unfounded Claim That Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Illegally Voted for Clinton

Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein and Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton are working on a recount in Wisconsin. Meanwhile, the president-elect just keeps tweeting.
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Sameer Rao  Nov 1, 2016 11:39AM EDT

Milwaukee Officer Who Killed Sylville Smith Fired for Sexual Assault Charges

The complaint against Dominique Heaggan-Brown came two days after he fatally shot Smith and sparked an uprising in Milwaukee.
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Kenrya Rankin  Aug 17, 2016 10:39AM EDT

Trump Says: I 'Reject Bigotry and Hatred'

The Republican presidential nominee posted his stance on crafting an America built on “common culture and values” on Facebook yesterday.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 20, 2016 11:07AM EDT

Federal Court Strikes Down Wisconsin Voter ID Law

The ACLU argued that the law prevents poor people of color from voting.
Sameer Rao  Apr 7, 2016 11:29AM EDT

Man Charged with Killing Hmong Couple and Puerto Rican Man Ruled Unfit for Trial

Following the ruling, the victims’ families and a coalition of Milwaukee-based advocacy organizations reiterated their call for hate crime charges.
 Apr 6, 2016 10:19AM EDT

Sanders and Cruz Win Wisconsin, Gain Momentum

The two underdogs scored decisive victories in yesterday’s primaries. Could they catch up with Clinton and Trump?
Sameer Rao  Mar 23, 2016 3:55PM EDT

Multi-Racial Coalition Advocates for Hate Crime Charges in Triple Homicide

Dan Popp faces homicide charges in the March 6 deaths of Jesus Manso-Perez, Phia Vue and Mai Vue.
Sameer Rao  Nov 16, 2015 3:44PM EST

State Governors Defy President, Attempt to Forbid Syrian Refugees

Governors of Michigan, Texas, Alabama and other states seek to prevent Syrian refugee settlement following the Paris bombings. 
Julianne Hing  May 13, 2015 2:05PM EDT

Wisconsin Activists Stage 'Black Out Wednesday' Walkout

The protest takes place one day after a Dane County prosecutor declined to charge the officer who killed Tony Robinson Jr.
Julianne Hing  May 11, 2015 6:06PM EDT

No Charges for Madison Cop Who Killed 19-Year-Old Tony Robinson Jr.

The 19-year-old was killed by Madison police officer Matt Kenny on March 6.
Julianne Hing  Apr 7, 2015 1:31PM EDT

Tony Robinson's Family, With Little Faith in State Probe, Wants Charges

A state investigation has been filed. Now it’s up to the local DA.
Julianne Hing  Mar 25, 2015 2:40PM EDT

What Wisconsin's Outside Probes of Police Can and Can't Do

Wisconsin was the first state in the U.S. to pass a law requiring independent investigations into police shootings of civilians. Has it worked?
Brentin Mock  Apr 29, 2014 3:30PM EDT

Racist Wisconsin Voter ID Law Banned For Life (or at Least Until the State Appeals)

Wisconsin becomes the fifth state where courts struck down voter ID laws.
Carla Murphy  Apr 24, 2014 12:15PM EDT

When Police Kill, Should They Judge Themselves?

Wisc. first in the nation to say, no
Carla Murphy  Dec 13, 2013 2:15PM EST

WI Families Fight to End Police Investigation of Police Custody Deaths

“Please pass this bill,” one mother pleaded.
Julianne Hing  Oct 3, 2013 3:05PM EDT

Univ. of Wisconsin to Hmong-American Studies Classes

The local Hmong community advocated for the position for years.
Jorge Rivas  Sep 14, 2012 6:02PM EDT

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Gov. Walker's Collective Bargaining Law

Wisconsin Circuit Judge Juan Colas judge has ruled that Governor Scott Kevin Walker collective bargaining reforms violate both the state and U.S. Constitution.
Rinku Sen  Aug 6, 2012 12:19PM EDT

Not Senseless, Not Random: The Deadly Mix of Race, Guns & Madness

The horrific attack on a Sikh community in Wisconsin is but the latest sign that this nation’s xenophobia is a crisis.