Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty

WILL President Rick Esenberg joined FOX6 Open Record to discuss the First Amendment in the wake of political violence, aggressive rhetoric, and employment decisions afterwards.

WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, unveiled a new report, “The WILL of The People: A Roadmap to Enforce Wisconsin’s Citizenship Voting Amendment,” which outlines a clear process to audit Wisconsin’s voter rolls using existing state and federal data.

WILL filed a new federal complaint against the Jefferson County Public School District (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky, after discovering a race-based funding scheme that allocates over $35 million in funds to students based on the color of their skin.

WILL Associate Counsel, Lauren Greuel, discussed Wisconsin's falling student math and literacy scores, and potential education solutions.

While speaking to students at Utah Valley University, prominent conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed. WILL President Rick Esenberg discussed the news.

WILL filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Kally Bishop, a highly skilled special education teacher at Thoreau Elementary, a part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. Kally was “surplussed” or involuntarily transferred over less qualified teachers based on the District’s race-laden scoring system.

WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, discussed WILL's latest letter to the DOJ, which outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC.

WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, discussed WILL's latest letter to the DOJ, which outlines potential concerns with the Wisconsin Election Commission’s (WEC) maintenance of the statewide voter registration list and suggests follow-up questions to be posed to WEC.

WILL Research Director, Will Flanders, discusses a new federal tax credit under the "One Big Beautiful Bill" that provides up to $1,700 for individuals who donate to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

WILL submitted recommendations to DPI, urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. A WILL analysis highlights DPI’s track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement.

WILL submitted recommendations to DPI, urging an overhaul of the state’s school report card standards. A WILL analysis highlights DPI’s track record of inflating ratings that masks a decades-long stagnation in student achievement.

Following the landmark Mahmoud v. Taylor SCOTUS decision, WILL is released a new model school board policy and additional tools to equip parents, teachers, and school administrators across the country to protect the fundamental right of families to raise their children.

WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, discussed urging the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to overrule two prior cases that require schools to allow biological males who identify as transgender to access girls’ restrooms and locker rooms.

In Episode 6, WILL is heading back to school. We dive into the shifting political landscape among young voters and explore how classrooms shape their views. With "back to school" here, we discuss how parents and educators can promote patriotism in schools and at home, highlighting new model resources from WILL.

Are today's political parties unrecognizable? In Episode 5, WILL's Rick Esenberg and Lauren Greuel dive into the rise of the new Modern Right and Modern Left. From the lasting impact of President Trump on the Republican party to other influential figures like NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Taylor Swift, the political landscape is shifting on both sides.

WILL Policy Director, Kyle Koenen, talked the launch of WILL's new 2025 School Scorecard Dashboard which provides information on Wisconsin public schools' enrollment, proficiency, graduation rates, and more.

In Episode 4, we break down the recent ideological shift on the Wisconsin Supreme Court and what it means for the state. WILL President, Rick Esenberg, and Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, also discussed the 1849 abortion law, money in Wisconsin Supreme Court races, and the latest in the congressional map redistricting case.

WILL Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, discussed the University of Wisconsin still discriminating based on race despite federal law.

WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, discussed the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court decision striking down blocks on new administrative rules and the latest lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's congressional districts.