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Wisconsin Supreme Court judicial recusal rule requires study
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.
Blog | Mail-In Ballot Grace Periods in Hands of SCOTUS in Mississippi Case Watson v. RNC
On March 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case that will determine if states can continue to decide for themselves whether to count absentee ballots that were timely cast, but received within a short period after election day for elections that include candidates running for federal office.
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.
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DSCC v. Trump
Law Forward filed an amicus brief in federal court in Washington, D.C., supporting three consolidated lawsuits challenging President Trump’s March 31, 2026 executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to take over key functions of mail-in ballot administration.
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.
Honig v. WEC
Law Forward filed an amicus brief in federal court in Washington, D.C., supporting three consolidated lawsuits challenging President Trump’s March 31, 2026 executive order directing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to take over key functions of mail-in ballot administration.
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