Category: Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Dane County’s Order to Close Schools Unconstitutional

In a 4–3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled last Friday that it’s unconstitutional and violating freedom of religion for local health officials to close all public and private schools for grade 3–12 students last August. Justice Rebecca Grassl Bradley wrote the majority opinion (pdf), stating that the majority of justices agree with the petitioners and…


Wisconsin Supreme Court Judge Explains Ruling Against Trump Election Lawsuit

Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Brian Hagedorn, a conservative, explained his ruling against a contest-of-election lawsuit brought in the state by President Donald Trump’s campaign. In an interview with The New York Times on Friday, Hagedorn said he found nothing in the law or the evidence presented in the case that would have allowed Trump to win…