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ACLU sues city over protest restrictions for Republican National Convention

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2 years ago

June 9, 2024

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ACLU sues city over protest restrictions for Republican National Convention

MILWAUKEE — A legal battle is brewing in Wisconsin over details of the Republican National Convention.

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday night against the City of Milwaukee over protest regulations for the 2024 convention

It alleges that Milwaukee’s ordinances limiting where protesters can parade violates First Amendment rights

The group is fighting to march closer to the primary event sites — Fiserv Forum, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena, and the Baird Center — during the RNC in July

City leaders and security officials have indicated all demonstrations are required to be outside the security footprint

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday night against the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Department of Public Works Commissioner Jerrel Kruschke over protest regulations for the 2024 convention.

Omar Flores is the co-chair of the Coalition to March on the RNC. He led a rally Thursday in front of the federal courthouse downtown to announce the filing of the lawsuit. It alleges that Milwaukee’s ordinances limiting where protesters can parade violates First Amendment rights.

Omar Flores is the co-chair of the Coalition to March on the RNC. He led a rally Thursday in front of the federal courthouse downtown to announce the filing of the lawsuit. (Spectrum News 1/Wendy Strong)

“We have been clear from the beginning. We will march within sight and sound of Fiserv Forum, as it is our constitutional right to assemble, speak and petition,” said Flores.

The group is fighting to march closer to the primary event sites — Fiserv Forum, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena, and the Baird Center — during the RNC in July.

City leaders and security officials have indicated all demonstrations are required to be outside the security footprint.

An official “protesting zone” has not been released yet, but it’s expected to be near Pere Marquette Park in downtown Milwaukee.

Pere Marquette Park in downtown Milwaukee. (Spectrum News 1/Wendy Strong)

Details will be announced in about two weeks, when the U.S. Secret Service releases its security perimeter where credentials will be required to enter.

Jeff Fleming, a spokesperson for Mayor Johnson, released a statement on behalf of the mayor’s office regarding the lawsuit.

“The City of Milwaukee is fully prepared to answer the court filings. We have consistently operated in good faith with all the different groups and individuals who are concerned about the demonstration plans. In fact, we have had open discussions and meetings with the litigants in this matter, including discussions just hours before the lawsuit was filed.

Fiserv Forum is within the main security footprint of the RNC. (Spectrum News 1/Wendy Strong)

“Milwaukee takes seriously its responsibility to provide an opportunity for people to express their opinions. The city is also focused on safety for all the people in and around the upcoming convention. We are working to maximize both those priorities.”

In the meantime, Flores said the Coalition to March on the RNC will not give up their fight, and they plan to start marching at noon on July 15, the first day of the RNC.

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Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

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9 hours ago

June 19, 2026

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Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

MILWAUKEE — An Oak Creek couple’s stolen car has been found after a viewer who saw a report on the theft spotted it near a south side Milwaukee apartment complex.

Melinna Posey said the ordeal began when her car was stolen and she turned to social media for help. A person who responded claimed to have the vehicle and demanded money for its return. The person messaging even taunted her, discarding some of the items inside the car.

Personal items were inside the vehicle, including the family’s car seat, stroller, cameras and photos.

“It’s been very stressful, especially for him. It’s his vehicle, it’s in his name,” Posey said.

Watch: Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

I spoke to Posey on Tuesday. Since then, she and Tyler Dusenberry had been searching for the car. On Thursday, the couple received a message from someone who saw the story on TMJ4. That person found the car at a south side Milwaukee apartment complex and shared pictures of the red Dodge Durango SRT between trees and a building, covered in tarps.

“I didn’t believe the text message at first today, and then he sent pictures of the car, and I was like, thank the lord, I was like thank you so much,” Posey said.

“It’s a roller coaster that’s what it’s been,” Dusenberry said.

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Oak Creek Police picked up the car and are processing it for evidence. The family has not yet been able to see the inside of the vehicle or what, if anything, was left behind.

The family said they are grateful to everyone who helped them this week, but said the entire experience will be tough to get over.

“It’s just unfortunate that this all happened, and we had a lot of memories and trips within that vehicle so it’s just a little life-changing to be honest,” Dusenberry said.

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$95,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

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19 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

PLOVER, Wis. (WBAY) – Police in the western part of the state are spreading the word after someone stole over $95,000 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools. Police are concerned that they’ll be sold online or sold outside the state.

Milwaukee-brand tools were stolen from a trailer at a solar farm in Plover.

Police say there were 130 items, including more than 40 half-inch impact guns, multiple wire cutters, grease guns, 80 batteries, and a couple of small generators.

Investigators are warning that buyers who purchase stolen items can have them seized and could lose their money or even face criminal charges if they knew the property was stolen.

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