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MILWAUKEE - The ACLU of Wisconsin today called for a decreased law enforcement presence after it was announced last week that Joe Biden would not come to Milwaukee for the Democratic National Convention and the event would be largely held virtually.
MADISON - The ACLU of Wisconsin today called on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to ensure that all students have equal access to quality education amid the pandemic.
MILWAUKEE - The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin issued a statement today on the demotion of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, attributable to Chris Ott, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin:
The ACLU of Wisconsin today released a statement calling on Governor Evers and Secretary Carr to take whatever measures necessary to decrease the prison population as the COVID-19 pandemic flares up in rural communities where many prisons are housed.
Chris Ott, Executive Director of the ACLU of Wisconsin, issued the following testimony at the Milwaukee Public Safety and Health Committee on Monday, July 27, 2020:
MILWAUKEE - Following President Trump’s announcement that he plans to send federal agents to Milwaukee and other midwestern cities, ACLU of Wisconsin executive director Chris Ott issued this statement: