The Untold Story of Emmett Till
Join the YWCA of Southeastern Wisconsin and the ACLU of Wisconsin in remembering Emmett Till with a showing and discussion of this important documentary. 9/17 at UWM (Green Room in Sandburg Hall), 5:30-7:30 pm.
Past Events
Milwaukee: Civil Liberties on Tap: Human Trafficking
The Milwaukee Chapter of the ACLU of Wisconsin invites you to a discussion of Milwaukee's human trafficking crisis.
Speakers will include:
Martha Love
Representative LaTonya Johnson
Moderated by Molly Gena
No RSVP is necessary.
August 21, 2015
"Inside Peace" documentary film screening and conversation
You are warmly invited to a special screening of Inside Peace, an award-winning documentary that provides a window into the hearts and minds of men doing hard time who choose to break the cycle of crime.
Milwaukee: Digital Privacy and Social Media Rights
Know your rights online - We’ll explore terms, current trends and your rights regarding social media use/abuse, potential threats and best practices. What does this mean?
July 28, 2015
Respecting the Humanity of Prisoners
An encounter with the stories, poems, art, and witness of Wisconsin prisoners and their families, where we will explore and discover that which reveals their humanity and hopes.
July 26, 2015
Milwaukee: School Privacy Rights Workshop
School Privacy Rights - Do students or parents have rights in school? We'll explore issues surrounding student privacy, metal detectors, law enforcement, locker & backpack searches, phone searches, bullying and accountability.
July 8, 2015
Discussion with US Attorney Jim Santelle
Join us for a discussion with Jim Santelle on June 30 at the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center to analyze the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges.
July 1, 2015
Bending Towards Justice: Continuing the March to LGBT Equality
The U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney's Office in partnership with the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center and FORGE are proud to announce "Bending Toward Justice: Continuing the March Toward LGBT Equality" on June 23, 2015.
June 24, 2015
Civil Liberties on Tap - Transit Equity in Milwaukee
In 2014, the ACLU of Wisconsin won a $13.5 million victory for transportation to create routes that now connect workers to employ
June 19, 2015
Town Hall will expose abusive police practice
Civil asset forfeiture undermines civil liberties, violates due process rights, and is discriminatory. It provides law enforcement with the power to take property from someone who has not been convicted of a crime.