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From voting rights to abortion access and clean water, justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court rule on many cases that impact our everyday lives.

Below, learn about key issues and cases that are currently before the court, or are expected to be in front of the court soon.

From voting rights, to environmental protections, and abortion access, justices on the WI Supreme Court rule on cases that impact our everyday lives.

At a time when these key issues are under attack, we must join together to ensure the court does its duty to protect our rights.

Justices on the state Supreme Court have a duty to protect our constitutional freedoms and rights, and soon they will rule on a case that could determine the state of abortion access and the future of abortion rights in Wisconsin.

Keep your eyes peeled on this crucial case!

The Wisconsin Supreme Court plays a key role in protecting the rights and freedoms that matter most.

If you care about democracy, your rights, and the future of our state, it’s critical you care about what is happening with the state Supreme Court.

The WI Supreme Court’s primary function is to protect our constitutional rights—such as the freedom to make our own healthcare decisions.

Now more than ever, it’s important we pay attention to the issues and cases in front of the court and understand how they impact our lives.

There are a number of ways that cases come to the WI Supreme Court so that justices can make a ruling and do their duty to protect our constitutional rights and freedoms.

Learn more about how cases move through the Wisconsin court system here:

First and foremost, WI Supreme Court justices have a duty to protect our constitutional rights.

From the water we drink to our ability to make our own healthcare decisions, the court decides on cases that impact our lives—making it critical to stay informed on what is going on.

Today, December 11th, is International Mountains Day (IMD)!

Started by the United Nations in 2003, this day honors mountains and their natural beauty, rich indigenous history, and abundant biodiversity. IMD also raises awareness about the threat to mountains due to climate change and overexploitation of natural resources. If you love being out in nature or feel at peace in the mountains, give back to the mountains today by educating yourself and your communities!

Did you know?
🌎Mountains are home to 15% of the world's population and host about half of the world's biodiversity hotspots
⛰311 million rural mountain people in developing countries live in areas exposed to progressive land degradation
🌿Up to 84 percent of endemic mountain species are at risk of extinction (Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change)
🚮Mountain ecosystems are under threat from pollution. Microplastics have even been found as high as the summit of Mt. Everest!!

Stand strong like a mountain in your values of environmental justice! Let’s all take action to protect the mountains that so many species and natural resources we rely on call home. Call your elected officials today at 1-800-362-9472 to demand that they invest in meaningful and sustainable policies that protect our mountains and address the ongoing impacts of climate change on our communities.

What is the difference between the WI Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court?

Both play a critical role in upholding our constitutional rights and freedoms, yet have distinctive differences when it comes to their powers and responsibilities.

Learn more here:

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has a duty to hear cases dealing with our constitutional rights and freedoms—ranging from labor rights to the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies and health.

Learn more about what issues could come before the court here:

The WI Supreme Court is a pillar of Wisconsin’s democracy that impacts our state long into the future.

From ruling on cases that deal with our constitutional rights to regulating lower court functions, learn more about the role of the state court here:

December 10th is Human Rights Day. Today, December 10th, is observed annually to commemorate the historic global pledge of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This historic document completely changed the framework we use to think about the unalienable rights as rights are all entitled to as human beings, rather than rights we enjoy as citizens of a particular country.

The idea of universal human rights is that they apply to all people, everywhere, no matter where we live. It affirms a framework that ties all people’s liberation together. A violation of human rights somewhere is a threat to human rights everywhere. The struggle for the realization of the rights of all people is interconnected, regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status.

Here in Wisconsin, when we work toward a more equitable future where basic human rights are guaranteed for all, will have ripple effects. Today, on Human Rights Day, we ask ourselves in what ways we think globally, and continue to act locally as our daily actions define and embody our commitment to a universal human rights framework.

A better world is possible. It is up to us to create and build a better future if we come together and work to protect human rights, starting right in our communities and across the globe. Asserting human rights is the foundation for building a more just world.

Happy Human Rights Day ❤️