Headlines

Headlines from the current year are available below. For headlines released prior to 2016 check the archives (2007- 2023).

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04/18/24 Supreme Court issues order granting Governor's motion to intervene in Priorities USA v. WEC
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. Read more.
04/16/24 Court issues grant order in Morway v. Morway; No. 23AP1614

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.

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04/16/24 Court orders issue for response in LeMieux v. Evers; No. 2024AP729-OA

The Wisconsin Supreme court has issued an order for a response in LeMieux v. Evers, No. 2024AP729-OA. You can find it here.

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04/16/24 Order for response issued in Planned Parenthood v. Urmanski; No. 2024AP330-OA

On April 16, The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order in Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin v. Joel Urmanski, case no. 2024AP330-OA. The order directs the respondents to file one or more responses to the original action petition and the pseudonym motion.

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04/11/24 Statement from Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley announced April 11, 2024 that she would not to seek re-election at the end of her term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Read her statement here. Read more.
04/03/24 The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept two new cases
At its conference on March 19, the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted to accept two new cases. 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. Read more.
04/03/24 Supreme Court issues order denying motion in Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order denying a motion in case no. 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. You can find the order here. Read more.
04/02/24 Supreme Court issues order in Clarke v. WEC
On April 2, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued an order relating to case no. 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. The order can be found here. Read more.
03/27/24 Bills addressing threats against judges signed into law by Governor Evers
Three bipartisan bills requested by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in response to threats of violence against judges were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers Wednesday afternoon. Read more.
03/26/24 Supreme Court releases scheduled opinions in two cases
The Supreme Court’s mandates for case nos. 22AP1999-W (State of Wisconsin ex rel. Antonio S. Davis v. Circuit Court for Dane County) and 22AP13 (Amazon Logistics, Inc. v. LIRC) are found below. The opinions are available on the Court System’s website, http://www.wicourts.gov, with a direct links found here and here. Read more.
03/22/24 Order issued in Brown vs. Wisconsin Election Commission
Justice Protasiewicz has issued an order in 24AP232 Brown vs. Wisconsin Election Commission denying a motion for recusal. You can find the order here. Read more.
03/19/24 Supreme Court issues order seeking response to motion in Clarke v. WEC; No. 2023AP1399-OA
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order instructing parties to respond to the Wisconsin Election Commission’s motion seeking clarification on which district boundaries to use for any recall or special election that must be conducted before the 2024 general election. You can find the order here. Read more.
03/19/24 Court issues grant order in Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued a grant order relating to case no. 2023AP36 Wisconsin Voter Alliance v. Secord. You can view the order here. Read more.
03/13/24 The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept no new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted not to accept any new cases, and the Court acted to deny review in 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. Read more.
03/13/24 Supreme Court issues order in Priorities USA v. WEC; 24AP164
On March 12, the Court issued an order in Priorities USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, granting leave to commence an original action with respect to one of the three issues raised by the petitioners. Oral argument has been scheduled for May 13, 2024. You can read the order here.. Read more.
03/08/24 Order issued in Clarke vs. WEC
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued an order relating to case no. 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission announcing it will take no action on some submitted letters. You can find the order here. Read more.
03/01/24 Two orders issued in Johnson v. WEC, 2021AP1450-OA
The Supreme Court issued two orders in Johnson v Wisconsin Election Commission on March 1, 2024, including an order to deny motion for relief. The orders can be found here and here. Read more.
03/01/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - March 2024
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in four cases during March 2024. The cases originated in the following counties: Milwaukee, Trempealeau, Waukesha, and Winnebago. The calendar and synopses of cases can be found here. Read more.
02/26/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court accepts two new cases
The Wisconsin Supreme Court recently voted to accept two cases, and the Court acted to deny review in 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. Read more.
02/09/24 Clarke v. WEC - Supreme Court sets deadline for response to motion
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued a court order setting a deadline for response to a recent motion. To read the order, click here. Read more.
02/04/24 Evers v. Marklein, 2023AP2020-OA: Grant Order
On February 2, the Court issued an order in Evers v. Marklein, granting leave to commence an original action with respect to one of the issues raised by the petitioners. This issue focuses on the statutes that permit the Joint Committee on Finance to review and to object to DNR requests for spending Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program funds. Read the order here. Read more.
02/04/24 Court issues per curiam order in Phillips v. WEC
On February 2, the Court issued a per curiam opinion in case no. 2024AP138-OA, Phillips v. Wisconsin Election Commission. You can find a link to the opinion here. Read more.
02/02/24 Report of the court-appointed co-consultants in re: Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
The consultant report for case 2023AP1399-OA Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission has been filed with the Court. You can find it here. Read more.
01/31/24 Response of WEC and 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Preference Selection Committee
The response of the WEC and the 2024 Wisconsin Presidential Preference Selection Committee to Dean Phillips’ original action petition, along with a supporting affidavit, have been filed. You can read them here and here. Read more.
01/18/24 Clarke v. WEC - New Supreme Court order
The Wisconsin Supreme Court denies Matthew Petering, Ph.D.’s motion asking for leave, as an amicus curiae, to submit proposed legislative district maps and a supporting expert report. See the order here. Read more.
01/17/24 Wisconsin Supreme Court oral argument - January 2024
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in two cases during January 2024. The cases originated in the following counties: Milwaukee, Sheboygan. The calendar and synopses of cases can be found here. Read more.
01/12/24 Court closed for business due to extreme weather conditions
Due to extreme weather conditions, the Office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals is closed for business, including accepting filings, as of 3:15 pm CST, Friday, January 12, 2024. Read more.
01/02/24 The Wisconsin Supreme Court issues an order to all parties not moving for reconsideration in Clarke v. WEC; No. 2023AP1399-OA to file one or more responses to the motion by January 4, 2024
See the order here. Read more.