July 1, 2025 -

Justice Jill J. Karofsky today officially began her term as Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, following her election by colleagues to lead the Court for the remainder of the current two-year term, which runs through April 30, 2027. Her assumption of the role follows the conclusion of Justice Ann Walsh Bradley's tenure as Chief Justice.

June 26, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued the following orders denying original action petitions in Elizabeth Bothfield v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP996-OA and Kate Felton vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP999-OA. In addition, Justice Janet C. Protasiewicz also issued two recusal orders, 25AP996-OA and 25AP999-OA. All orders are attached and available at www.wicourts.gov.

June 13, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one new case at its May 21, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here

May 15, 2025 -

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued two orders related to recent original action petitions in Bothfield v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP996 and Felton vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 25AP999. See the Boothfield order here and the Felton order here.

May 2, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept no new cases at its April 9, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

May 1, 2025 - Justice Ann Walsh Bradley officially began her term as chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court today, following her election to the position by fellow members of the Court. She succeeds Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, who served in the role since 2021 and will continue to serve as a justice on the Court. see full article

April 30, 2025 - The Director of State Courts Office welcomes the completion of the investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of internal court communications during the summer of 2024. While the investigators did not reach a conclusive determination regarding the source of the leak, their report offers a number of practical recommendations for improving internal processes and communication protocols. see full article

April 30, 2025 - In late June of 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court suffered a breach of trust the court had not experienced in its history. The court was shocked to learn on June 26, 2024, that a confidential draft document had been leaked to the press. All seven members of the court condemned the breach. see full article

April 4, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept five cases at its March 13, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here

April 3, 2025 - Today the court elected Justice Ann Walsh Bradley as chief justice to serve a two-year term commencing May 1, 2025. see full article

April 3, 2025 -

Justice Bradley will finish her 30-year career with a two-month stint as chief, and then will be succeeded by Justice Jill J. Karofsky.

March 31, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued three orders in Josh Kaul v. Elon Musk, case no. 25AP647-OA. The Court as a whole denied the petition for leave to commence an original action and the motion for temporary injunctive relief as moot.
Order
Dallet recusal
Karofsky recusal

March 17, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept four cases at its February 12, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here

February 12, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Abbotsford Education Association v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, case no. 2024AP2429. The denial of bypass means that the appeal will proceed in the normal course in the court of appeals.

In addition, Justice Janet Protasiewicz issued an order denying a recusal motion.

February 10, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its January 16, 2025 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here

January 31, 2025 - Justice Hagedorn issues order in Abbotsford Ed. Ass'n v. WERC; No. 24AP2429. A copy of the order can be found here.

January 27, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, case no. 24AP1713, granting the petition to bypass the Court of Appeals. You can find the order here.

January 16, 2025 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its December 10, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

December 4, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept four cases at its November 12, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

December 2, 2024 - With sadness and reflection, I recognize the extraordinary legacy of Justice David T. Prosser, Jr., whose distinguished career and commitment to public service will continue to inspire us all. He has profoundly shaped the legal, legislative, and judicial landscape of Wisconsin. see full article

November 13, 2024 - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler delivered the State of the Judiciary address Nov. 13 at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. The text of the speech, along with the Director of State Courts address by Hon. Audrey K. Skwierawski, is available here.

November 12, 2024 - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler will deliver the State of the Judiciary address in Elkhart Lake on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the opening of the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference. see full article

October 18, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept four cases at its October 7, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

October 9, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in the case of Evers v. Marklein (2023AP2020-OA), dismissing one issue and accepting another for review. The court will hear arguments about whether legislative veto provisions allowing a legislative committee to block executive agency rulemaking violate the separation of powers doctrine. See the order here.

September 27, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the attached order in Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, case no. 2024AP1872. The order can also be found here.

September 25, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order dismissing Clarke v. WEC, case no. 2023AP1399-OA. You can read the order here.

September 23, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in partnership with the Director of State Courts Office and the Wisconsin State Law Library, invites the public to a special ceremony on Monday, September 30, at noon, to officially name the Wisconsin State Law Library in honor of Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin's first woman lawyer. see full article

September 23, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the attached order in Kennedy v. WEC; No. 2024AP1872

September 20, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the attached order in Kennedy v. WEC; No. 2024AP1872, granting the petition to bypass.

September 20, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three cases at its September 11, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

August 26, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the attached order in Strange v. Wisconsin Election Commission, No. 2024AP1643-OA, denying the petition for leave to commence an original action.

August 26, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued the attached order requiring the parties to respond to the Republican Party of Wisconsin’s motion to intervene and a constitutional argument raised in its filing in Strange v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, No. 24AP1643-OA.

August 22, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order setting a deadline for response to a petition for leave to commence an original action in Strange v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, No. 2024AP1643-OA. To read the order, click here.

August 21, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept one case at its August 1, 2024 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

July 10, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept three new cases at its June 17 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

July 2, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued three orders July 2 in two cases. In Kaul v. Urmanski, No. 2023AP2362, the court issued an order granting a petition for bypass. In Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski, No. 2024AP330-OA, the court issued an order granting the petition for leave to commence an original action and an order denying an intervention motion, but granting an alternative motion to file a non-party brief regarding the petition.

June 26, 2024 - "Today the entire court was shocked to learn that a confidential draft document was ostensibly leaked to the press.  I have contacted law enforcement to request that a full investigation be conducted.  We are all united behind this investigation to identify the source of the apparent leak. The seven of us condemn this breach."

June 24, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order relating to case no. 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission regarding the payment and allocation of the fees requested by the consultants. You can read the order here.

June 19, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that the State Law Library will be named in honor of Lavinia Goodell, the first woman lawyer in Wisconsin. Click here to learn more.

June 17, 2024 - On June 17, the Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted three new cases during its conference. The Court granted the original action request in LeMieux v. Governor Evers, case no. 24AP729-OA. The other cases accepted by the Court include Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, case no. 22AP1158; and Douglas County v. K.A.D., case no. 23AP1072. All orders and the motions to which they relate are available on the electronic docket in the public SCCA database.

June 11, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court issued the attached order this afternoon in Kenneth Brown v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, No. 24AP232. You can find a link to the order on the courts website here.

June 6, 2024 -

Chief Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler today announces the creation of the Attorney Retention & Recruitment Committee to address Wisconsin’s attorney shortage, which is particularly acute in rural counties. The committee is comprised of the deans of Wisconsin's two law schools, representatives of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and attorneys and judges from around the state. Chief judges from the state’s nine judicial administrative districts will help lead the effort.

May 17, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept two new cases at its April 16 conference. The Court also acted to deny review of a number of other cases. The case numbers, counties of origin and the issues presented in granted cases are listed here. More information about pending appellate cases can be found on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Access website. Published Court of Appeals opinions can be found here, and the status of pending Supreme Court cases can be found here.

May 14, 2024 - The Supreme Court’s mandates for case no. 23AP215 Winnebago County v. D.E.W is below. The opinion is available on the Court System’s website, https://www.wicourts.gov, with a direct link here.

May 2, 2024 - On May 2, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued orders granting Rule Petitions 23-04 and 23-05. The orders can also be found on our website at www.wicourts.gov/scrules/orders.htm.

April 30, 2024 - The Supreme Court’s mandates for case nos. 20AP333 (Erik A. Andrade v. City of Milwaukee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners) and 22AP1334 (A. M. B. v. Circuit Court for Ashland County) are below. You can read the full opinions on the Court System’s website, http://www.wicourts.gov, with a direct links here and here.

April 29, 2024 - The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in one case during May 2024. The calendar and synopses of cases can be found here.

April 26, 2024 - As we prepare to commemorate Law Day on May 1st, 2024, I invite all Wisconsinites to reflect upon the enduring significance of this annual observance. see full article

April 18, 2024 - On April 18, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order granting the Governor’s motion to intervene in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. Read more.

April 16, 2024 -

The Court has issued a grant order in the case of Morway v. Morway, No. 2023AP1614. All orders and the motions to which they relate are available on the electronic docket in the public SCCA database.