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NEW | WILL Opposes Effort to Make Abortion a “Constitutional Right” in Wisconsin

WILL and the Thomas More Society—on behalf of Wisconsin Right to Life, Wisconsin Family Action, and Pro-Life Wisconsin— have filed a response to Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul’s “bypass petition” seeking to create a constitutional right to an abortion in Wisconsin, by adding a new claim to his lawsuit that was not previously raised.

WILL opposes Kaul’s effort because it is without merit and procedurally improper. We believe any attempt to use this case to create a sweeping new policy on abortion belongs only to Wisconsin’s duly elected Legislature and Governor through the normal legislative process.

🗯 WILL President and General Counsel, Rick Esenberg, stated, “The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty was founded to defend our Constitution, including opposing efforts to use the  judiciary to make policy choices that are reserved to the legislature and governor. We understand that there are strong feelings about abortion on both sides. But reconciling these opposing views is a job for the legislature.” 

🗯 WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, stated, “There is no right to abortion in Wisconsin’s Constitution. It’s not even a close question. Josh Kaul’s attempt to create one via judicial fiat is wrong on the merits, procedurally barred, and would create a host of other problems.”

📰 Read more in The Federalist.

EVENT THIS WEEK | What are the real threats to democracy?

📆 WILL and the National Review Institute are teaming up together this Wednesday, March 20th, at 11:30 AM CST for an informative webinar!

Join NRI Fellow, Andrew C. McCarthy, and WILL President and Founder, Rick Esenberg, for a dynamic discussion regarding the hypocritical Leftist mantra of believing all conservative actions are “threats to democracy.” McCarthy and Esenberg will argue that this is nothing more than hyperbole used as a ploy to ensnare voters come election season.

ICYMI | WILL Reacts to State Legislative Votes on Constitutional Amendments

We praised the Wisconsin state legislature last week for its first round of votes for Assembly Joint Resolutions (AJR) 112 and 109. The bills would strengthen our separation of powers, protect taxpayers, and ensure that all Wisconsinites are treated equally by our government. 

If passed again next year, these proposed constitutional amendments could be on the ballot in April 2025. 

🗯 WILL Policy Director, Kyle Koenen, stated the following regarding the passing of AJR 112 or the “No Taxation Without Representation” Amendment, “Over the years, Wisconsin governors – from both parties – have pushed the boundaries of the partial veto and the Legislature and voters have responded accordingly. AJR 112 helps ensure that no governor from either party has the unilateral authority to raise taxes in the future. WILL is grateful for the legislature acting and moving this critical issue closer to a full vote of the people.” 

🗯 WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, stated the following regarding the passing of the Equality Amendment or AJR 109, “Race discrimination should have no sanctuary in Wisconsin. Today, race discrimination is used as a tool by leftwing policymakers and bureaucrats to impose DEI and other similar racialized policies throughout Wisconsin. WILL applauds the state legislature for taking this important step to make Wisconsin laws colorblind.” 

WATCH | WILL Highlights the Dangers Outside Money Can Have on Wisconsin Elections

WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, PhD, talks with FOX6 about the lopsided toll Zuckerbucks had in U.S. elections and why it's important voters consider an upcoming constitutional amendment on the spring ballot.

OP-ED | Here’s how woke banking is deciding your loans

"While success is not guaranteed, fostering a colorblind society demands that we hold our banking industry accountable, refusing to give them a blank check to discriminate based on race."

✍️ WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, writes in FoxNews about how DEI is creeping into a large sector of America's economy: banking.

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