Wisconsin Democracy Campaign: Joint statement from Wisconsin voting rights and civil liberties organizations on the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

MADISON, WI –  As organizations committed to protecting democracy, civil rights, and equal justice in Wisconsin, we are deeply troubled by the news of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest by federal agents at the courthouse. Judge Dugan is a dedicated and principled public servant, guided by fairness, compassion, and

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Sens. Hesselbein, Drake: Statement regarding the arrest of a Milwaukee County judge

ContactMelissa Mulliken, Director of CommunicationsOffice of Senator Dianne Hesselbein608-206-1818 (cell)608-266-6670 (office) Today, Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton), the Senate Minority Leader and Senator Dora Drake (D-Milwaukee), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and the Senate Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, released the following statement regarding the

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Sen. Keyeski and Sen. Pfaff: Hosted roundtable to discuss impacts of federal cuts and action with local community and business leaders, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez

RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. – Yesterday, State Senators Sarah Keyeski (D – Lodi) and Brad Pfaff (D – Onalaska) hosted a roundtable with community and business leaders to discuss the local impacts of federal cuts and potential actions. Also joining the roundtable was Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Senators and participants released the

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DNC: ICYMI: DNC, ASDC unveil “Organize Everywhere, Win Anywhere” strategy with largest-ever investment into Democratic state and territory parties

Yesterday, DNC Chair Ken Martin and ASDC President Jane Kleeb announced a historic four-year agreement to provide a combined total of $1 million every month to all 57 Democratic state and territory parties – making this our largest investment in state parties to date. Through Chair Martin’s “organize everywhere, win anywhere” strategy,

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Sen. Spreitzer: Statement on judge’s arrest in Milwaukee

BELOIT – State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement reacting to the FBI’s arrest of Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan: “Last week, I warned that President Trump and his administration had increased their threats to citizens and noncitizens alike after the illegal arrest and deportation of Kilmar

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