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Transformative Cases
Holding election deniers accountable.
Overturning the anti-union Act 10 law.
Ending the nation’s most extreme gerrymander.
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Blog | Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods in Hands of SCOTUS in Mississippi Case Watson v. RNC
Law Forward submitted the following comments to the Federal Register regarding a recent proposed rule change by the U.S. Department of Justice which would undermine the ability of states to take disciplinary actions against federal DOJ employees. Over 1 million comments to the record were filed on this controversial matter.
Proposed federal rule undermines state bar investigations of DOJ attorneys for misconduct and ethical violations
Law Forward submitted the following comments to the Federal Register regarding a recent proposed rule change by the U.S. Department of Justice which would undermine the ability of states to take disciplinary actions against federal DOJ employees. Over 1 million comments to the record were filed on this controversial matter.
Answering Questions about Proposed Special Session on Gerrymandering
Wisconsin is extremely familiar with the scourge of partisan gerrymandering. Despite the adoption of fairer state legislative maps in 2024, the threat of partisan gerrymandering remains.
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Important Cases in 2025
Law Forward has held fake electors accountable, overturned the anti-union Act 10 law, protected the rights of voters, and ended the nation’s most extreme gerrymander.
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Wisconsin PTA, et al v. Wisconsin State Assembly, et al
The Wisconsin Constitution guarantees every child an equal opportunity for a sound basic education, free of tuition. Over recent decades, the Wisconsin Legislature has made many promises to fund our public schools, but has broken those promises and short-changed our kids by billions of dollars. Â
Konkanok Rabiebna vs. Higher Educational Aids Board
On October 6, 2025, Russ Feingold and Law Forward filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending campaign finance limits.
Theno v. Wisconsin State Assembly
On February 19, 2026, Law Forward filed a lawsuit on behalf of Wisconsin taxpayers challenging the Republican-controlled Legislature’s practice of using public dollars to hire private legal counsel. This clear violation of the Wisconsin Constitution has resulted in the illegal expenditure of tens of millions in taxpayer funds and usurping the role of the Wisconsin Department of Justice in representing the state in litigation and providing the Legislature legal representation.
Revitalizing Wisconsin
Wisconsin has been the primary testing ground for extreme ideas that undermine our democracy and our values. Law Forward has successfully fought back, uprooting the worst of these policies and expanding our rights under the Wisconsin Constitution.
Safeguarding voting rights.
Advancing the rule of Law.
Fighting for fair maps.
Strengthening democratic institutions.