Email from Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty WILL Fights to Protect Girls in School This week, WILL filed an amicus brief in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, urging it to overrule two prior cases that force schools to allow biological males who identify as transgender access to girls’ restrooms and locker rooms. WILL is representing the Empowered Community Coalition, an unincorporated association of 102 parents of children who are or were enrolled in the Elkhorn Area School District. In our brief, we cite a troubling example from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, where a biological male claiming to be transgender showered in front of several underage high school girls. WILL filed a Title IX complaint against the Sun Prairie Area School District in that matter, which has been pending for almost two years. WILL Deputy Counsel, Luke Berg, stated, “Neither Title IX nor the Constitution requires schools to ignore biology. Sex-separated bathrooms have long been justified to protect safety and privacy, especially for young girls. We hope the Court corrects its flawed decisions.” Learn More The Modern Right vs. Modern Left: Episode 5 of "If You Can Keep It" Podcast Out Now This week on "If You Can Keep It," join Rick Esenberg and Lauren Greuel as they dive into the seismic shifts changing American politics. These aren't your grandfather's political parties anymore. Since 2016, both the Right and the Left have undergone radical transformations. While President Trump undoubtedly reshaped the Republican party, our hosts discuss the emergence of new ideas, movements, and key players on both sides. From figures like NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to the surprising influence of "Swifties," our team discusses the forces defining the Modern Right and Modern Left and what they mean for the future of the nation. Find our full podcast episode schedule and more at will-law.org/podcast. Thanks for listening, and keep fighting for liberty! Listen Here WILL Backs Veteran Against Racial Discrimination at U.S. Supreme Court WILL filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Marty Hierholzer, a U.S. Navy veteran and small business owner. Mr. Hierholzer is challenging the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) contracting program, alleging it is unlawful and racially discriminatory. The SBA's 8(a) program sets aside government contracts for "socially and economically disadvantaged" businesses, but presumes certain racial minorities are disadvantaged solely based on their race. This means individuals like Mr. Hierholzer, a white male veteran whose business supplies VA hospitals and military facilities, are repeatedly denied entry into the program despite their veteran status. WILL's brief supports Mr. Hierholzer so all veterans are treated equally under the law. ICYMI: Watch School Dashboard Webinar On July 23rd, WILL offered an exclusive walkthrough of the all-new 2025 School Scorecard Dashboard. This powerful tool provides a one-stop-shop for understanding how Wisconsin school districts are truly performing and how their funding works. In the webinar, we unveiled exciting new features that give insight into district-level trends on metrics such as academic performance, enrollment, chronic absenteeism, disciplinary actions, administrative staffing, and funding breakdowns. WILL's revamped dashboard puts clear, accessible information, pulled directly from DPI, into the hands of parents, taxpayers, and education reformers. Go check it out today! Watch the Webinar Here Wall Street Journal: "Judges Continue to Block Trump Policies Following Supreme Court Ruling" Despite the recent SCOTUS decision aiming to restrict their reach, nationwide injunctions continue to be a powerful tool against the Trump Administration. Judges across the country have granted broad relief in numerous cases that block key pieces of President Trump's agenda such as birthright citizenship and illegal immigrant deportations. Challengers often successfully use strategies such as class-action lawsuits and the Administrative Procedure Act to secure these sweeping rulings. WILL has successfully challenged a number of illegal race- and sex-based policies at the federal level. Dan Lennington, WILL's Deputy Counsel, was quoted in the story stating, "We’re still going to ask for nationwide injunctions when that’s the only option to protect our clients." Read the Full WSJ Story Here Join WILL at Celebration Dinner on September 17th: Sponsorships Still Available Don't miss your chance to celebrate U.S. Constitution Day with WILL! We're excited to host our annual dinner on September 17th at The Italian Community Center in Milwaukee, featuring our keynote speaker, Jonathan Turley. 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. We still have sponsorship opportunities and table pricing available for this special event. If you're interested in showing your support, contact [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! 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. 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