Email from Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Play Ball! WI High School Softball Player Cleared to Play After WILL's Support After being deemed ineligible to play on her varsity softball team, WILL secured a waiver for our client, Macy Weigel, from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). The WIAA initially determined Macy was ineligible to play varsity sports for one year due to their “transfer rule” and denied her waiver application. WILL sued in court, and helped Macy and her family fight back, arguing that the WIAA violated its own rules in denying Macy’s waiver request. This week, the WIAA finally granted Macy’s waiver request and is allowing her to play. WILL Client, Macy Weigel, stated, “I just want to be on the field with my friends, and I am so grateful to have this opportunity.” Learn More WILL Calls for Trump Administration to Investigate Racially Exclusive Librarians Event WILL is calling on the Trump Administration to investigate a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) librarians conference organized by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and funded by Wisconsin taxpayers. This event comes on the heels of DPI refusing to comply with the Department of Education’s directive to certify racial equality in education—a condition for receiving federal education funds. Hosting an event for certain racial groups is not only unlawful but further jeopardizes critical federal funding for Wisconsin schools. Read more HERE. WILL Backs Parents After School Holds Secret Gender Identity Talks with Student WILL, the Liberty Justice Center, and Dr. Erica Anderson, PhD, are supporting two Florida parents who say their local public school kept them in the dark about important conversations with their child regarding gender identity. The case centers on January and Jeffrey Littlejohn, parents in Leon County, Florida, who allege that school officials met privately with their child about using a new name and pronouns, and did not inform or involve them as parents. “It’s up to the parents to raise their child, not school staff. When a major decision-point arises—like whether school faculty treat a minor child as the opposite sex—schools must defer to parents. Unfortunately, this school has left these parents in the dark, violating their constitutionally protected rights.” Read More Here WILL Testifies in Favor of Increased Government Transparency WILL Policy Director, Kyle Koenen, last week testified before the State Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety in favor of Senate Bill 194, which would increase government transparency under state open records law. Currently, Wisconsin's open records law limits the recovery of attorney's fees and court costs only to requesters who win in court. Senate Bill 194 would change this, allowing for such recovery if a government authority voluntarily releases a record after a lawsuit has been filed. Read the Full Testimony Here ICYMI: Jonathan Turley to Speak at WILL Celebration Dinner on September 17th Join WILL & friends on September 17th at The Italian Community Center in Milwaukee for our annual dinner and to celebrate U.S. Constitution Day. Jonathan Turley will be on hand to give the keynote speech for the event. Cocktail reception begins at 5:00 p.m. with music and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by Bartolotta’s three-course filet dinner and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. Sponsorships and table pricing available by contacting [email protected] | (414) 617-1144 General admission tickets: $175 / attendee VIP tickets: $525 / attendee (VIP includes meet & greet with Jonathan Turley). Register Other Ways To Get Involved With WILL: There are so many ways that you can help us defend freedom in Wisconsin and across the country! 2025 is going to be a big year and we will need your help. Here's a few ways you can do that. Forward this email to three friends and encourage them to sign up for our updates. Know somebody who is looking for legal representation or a talented individual who wants to be a part of our team? We are always looking for clients (Click Here) and resumes (Click Here)! Consider making a contribution today. Even just $20, $50, or $100 can make all the difference. DONATE Make An Impact With Us! Read more at www.will-law.org. Check out our various social media platforms!   Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty | 330 E. Kilbourn Suite 725 | Milwaukee, WI 53202 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice