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Wisconsin Justices Appear Hostile to 175-Year-Old Abortion Law
The dispute over whether the 1849 law bans nearly all abortions in the state is a sign of a “world gone mad,” one justice said.
Jameson v. Montgomery
Ruled that constitutional victims’ rights provision precluded suit against individuals entitled to prosecutorial immunity
Burnett v. Smith
Held that damages actions against the state for constitutional violations are not recognized by the court unless authorized by common law, state statute, or the constitution
State ex rel Rosenblum v. Living Essentials, LLC
Ruled that statute prohibiting false and misleading marketing did not unconstitutionally conflict with free speech clause, as it fell within the historical exception for fraud
Session v. State
Ruled that sex offender registration statute does not unconstitutionally regulate citizens' "social status"
In re Abigail B.
Ruled that court order extending detention of individuals at a hospital pending evaluation for involuntary commitment violated substantive due process guarantees
Community Success Initiative v. Moore
Ruled that a statute requiring individuals with felony convictions to complete their sentences before regaining the right to vote was not racially discriminatory
State v. O'Brien
Ruled that police expansion of traffic stop by asking for consent to search defendant’s car based on detection of marijuana odor alone was unlawful under the state constitution
What We Learned From State Ballot Measures
The results of 2024's state ballot measures reveal mixed voter opinions on abortion, workers’ rights, and direct democracy.
People v. Platteel
Ruled that a victim exercising the right to attend a preliminary hearing under statutory and constitutional provisions for crime victim rights can only be compelled to testify by defense counsel subpoena
