Lame-duck limits on early voting – and the arguments for them – resemble ones already rejected by a judge
The lawsuit that resulted in the earlier limits being struck down was brought by two liberal groups. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
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Courts likely to strike down Republican lame-duck power grabs, experts say
A 2011 lawsuit filed by One Wisconsin [Institute] resulted in a federal judge striking down Wisconsin Republicans’ attempts to suppress the vote. [the Guardian]
Tony Evers ‘not particularly encouraged’ by chat with Scott Walker on vetoing GOP lame-duck bills
Scot Ros told Gousha that Republicans are "attacking early voting" and defying the judge's order in the 2016 case. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Opponents look at legal options as they await Scott Walker’s actions on lame-duck bills
One Wisconsin Institute has signaled it may rekindle its legal fight against the early voting restrictions. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Lame-duck session: Early voting limits sow confusion in advance of February election
The attorney for the organization that filed the lawsuit, One Wisconsin Institute, has vowed to challenge the latest restriction. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Capitol “coup”
One Wisconsin Institute is considering challenging the new early voting restrictions. [Isthmus]
Josh Kaul, Tony Evers slam lame-duck session
Josh Kaul is warning Republican efforts to strip some of his authority are likely to embroil Wisconsin in a legal battle. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Incoming attorney general slams GOP plan to curb his powers, says it subverts democracy
Over the weekend, an attorney for the liberal group One Wisconsin Institute said it would bring a legal challenge to the limit on early voting if it passes. The group successfully struck down a similar limit in 2016. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
5 Things Wisconsin Republicans Want To Do Last-Minute
A federal lawsuit, One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, resulted in their efforts being struck down. [Patch]
Changes to early voting, Wisconsin presidential primary would cost taxpayers millions under GOP plan
Democratic attorneys Marc Elias and Bruce Spiva have promised to bring a legal challenge to the early voting limit if it passes. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Testimony on Assembly Bills 1071, LRB 6077 and other legislation including efforts to restrict early voting
Today we are asking that you reject the proposals contained in these bills to reinstate unnecessary and unconstitutional limits on early voting.
After Raucous Hearing, Bills To Restrict Early Voting, Curtail Evers’ Powers Move To Full Legislature
A lawyer for the liberal One Wisconsin Institute warned against the provision of the bill that restricts early voting, saying it would be challenged in court. [Wisconsin Public Radio]
GOP lawmakers seek sweeping new restrictions on incoming Democratic attorney general
Scot Ross who is currently involved in a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin’s voting requirements, chastised the proposal. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Lawsuit looms over proposed limit to early voting in Wisconsin
Elias represented an affiliate of One Wisconsin Now in the case that resulted in the 2016 decision striking down previous limits to early voting. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Robin Vos Republicans: ‘Too Many People Voted’
Scot Ross released the following statements and information on reported attacks on early voting planned by Republicans in their lame duck legislative session.
GOP lame-duck bills would move primary, limit early voting
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Institute, which brought the lawsuit, issued a statement saying Republicans are trying to "rig" election rules. [Associated Press]
Wisconsin Republicans Want to Close Early Voting Sites for Weeks in Desperate Move to Clamp Down on Voters in Lameduck Session
A similar early voting clampdown was found unconstitutional and "pretextual" in a sweeping opinion in U.S. District Court, One Wisconsin Institute v. Thomsen. [MAL Contends]
GOP ‘Playing with Fire’ Using Lame Duck to Rig Elections
We and our legal counsel will be vigilant in monitoring what the Republicans attempt to do with state laws on voting in this lame duck session.
33 Election Winners and Losers
Winner: One Wisconsin Now and Josh Kaul: The historically high early voting in Milwaukee and Madison were key to the victory of Kaul and Evers. [Urban Milwaukee]
Post-One Wisconsin Institute Lawsuit, Voters Continue to Shatter Early Vote Records
After setting early absentee voting records in 2016, Wisconsin voters are again setting records with early absentee voting in 2018.
Point Counterpoint: No one looks out for students like Sen. Tammy Baldwin
According to One Wisconsin Institute’s “Student Loan Voter Scorecard,” Vukmir has consistently voted against ... college students in Wisconsin. [Badger Herald]
Voter fraud — what voter fraud? Studies contradict photo ID rationale
One Wisconsin Institute filed open-records requests for all complaints of voter fraud from “every single legislator” who claimed to have received them. [WisconsinWatch]
Voter ID linked to lower turnout in Wisconsin, other states; students, people of color, elderly most affected
One lawsuit, brought by One Wisconsin Institute, seeks to strike down the law. [WisconsinWatch]
Combatting GOP Voter Suppression Tactics
One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action were successful in having those restrictions overturned in court by proving they made it harder for Democrats to vote. [Shepherd Express]
Wisconsin AG race ready to heat up, but will anyone watch?
He served as one of Hillary Clinton’s attorneys ... and is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the state’s voter ID law. [Associated Press]
U.S. Supreme Court Legalizes Lying to Women in 5-4 Decision
The Supreme Court today issued a ruling striking down a law requiring crisis pregnancy centers provide women with truthful and medically accurate information.
Wisconsin Reverses Ban on Some Overseas Absentee Ballots
One Wisconsin Institute sued over the restriction on voting rights, and in 2016 a federal court ordered the state to end the prohibition. [Courthouse News Service]
53rd Anniversary of Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision Establishing Right to Use Birth Control
Today is the 53rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Griswold v. Connecticut that held married people had the right to use contraception.
How a Wave of New Voters Could Take Out Scott Walker in 2018
Madison has seen high turnouts since 2016, when the One Wisconsin Institute's federal court decision swept away much of the Republican voter-obstruction legislation. [In These Times]
Appeals court yet to rule on Wisconsin voter ID and other election laws after 16 months
That lawsuit was brought by the liberal groups One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
State moves to avert federal lawsuit on voting hitch for some overseas voters
A federal judge already flagged the issue as part of a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute that overturned restrictions on in-person absentee voting. [Wisconsin State Journal]
Trump Administration Continues to Undermine Access to Birth Control
According to media reports, the administration of Donald Trump will impose new rules that would further restrict access to birth control.
Joanna Beilman-Dulin: Respecting Mothers means more than a bouquet or nice brunch
So this Mother’s Day take some time to honor and appreciate your mother. [Capital Times]
One Wisconsin Institute Statements on Sen. Ron Johnson and GOP Vote to Put Michael Brennan on Federal Court
The controversial appointment of homophobic racist Michael Brennan to a lifetime appointment was rammed through the U.S. Senate today.
Ron Johnson Votes to Advance Nomination of Racist, Homophobe to Lifetime Court Seat; Tammy Baldwin Rejects Extremist
With the help of Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, the nomination of racist and homophobe Michael Brennan to a lifetime appointment continues to advance.
Josh Kaul calls on Brad Schimel to challenge FCC repeal of net neutrality rules
Kaul represents One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund in their lawsuit against Wisconsin’s Voter ID law. [Wisconsin State Journal]
One Wisconsin Institute Statements in Support of Planned Parenthood Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Efforts to Limit Birth Control Access
As soon as discrimination against women in health insurance was banned, the right wing went all out to undermine both access to birth control services.
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Kaul Calls Schimel’s Voter ID Remarks ‘Incredible Admission’
Kaul is representing liberal group One Wisconsin Institute in a lawsuit challenging the law. [Associated Press]
Josh Kaul criticizes Attorney General Brad Schimel over voter ID comments and handling of rape kits
Kaul is the lead attorney challenging the voter ID law and other election laws in a lawsuit brought by One Wisconsin Institute and Citizen Action of Wisconsin Education Fund. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Silence is Not an Option As Lawmakers Threaten to End Copay-Free Birth Control
Major reforms included in the Affordable Care Act resulted in an end to discrimination against women in health care.
Attorney General Brad Schimel suggests Donald Trump won Wisconsin because of the state’s voter ID law
One Wisconsin's Scot Ross called Schimel's comments a "shocking admission." [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]
Wisconsin AG Suggests Voter ID Helped Trump Win the State
Scot Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, said Schimel's remarks to McKenna were an admission that the law is rigged to help Republicans win elections. [Associated Press]
Yay! for the ACA on Its Eighth Anniversary
Its the eighth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law. The law made advances for women by prohibiting sex discrimination in health care.
Analiese Eicher: Red flags should sink judicial nomination of Michael Brennan
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee set aside common decency and longstanding traditions when it voted to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael Brennan. [Capital Times]
Donald Trump Nominee to Fill Wisconsin Federal Court Seat Fails to Disclose Shocking Comments
The writings of Donald Trump’s nominee, Gordon Giampietro, reveal he holds views that disqualify him from a lifetime appointment to the federal court.
Red Flags and Blue Slips Should Sink Lifetime Nomination of Michael Brennan to Federal Court
The Senate Judiciary today set aside common decency and its own traditions and rules in voting to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of Michael Brennan.
Get Schooled About Red Flags on Lifetime Nomination of Mike Brennan to Federal Court
UW-Madison student Louise schools the nation on one of the reasons why Mike Brennan ought not be given a lifetime appointment to the federal courts.
College Loan Default Rates Rise 20 Years After Enrollment
Similarly, another study from One Wisconsin Institute found that loan repayment takes 19.7 years for bachelor’s degrees and 23 years for graduate degrees. [Study Breaks]