The News : The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted an original action brought by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), consolidating it with two others, challenging the Dane County health department’s order closing all Dane County schools for grades 3-12. The Court also ordered a temporary injunction against the order, allowing Dane County schools to open while the case is under review. The Quote : WILL President and General Counsel Rick Esenberg said, “We are pleased the Court took swift action and agreed to review Dane County’s school closure order. We are heartened that the Court concluded that our argument is likely to succeed on the merits and, for now, barred the closing of private schools. Our clients will be able to do what they do – educating children in Dane County.” What’s Next: All Dane County schools now have the option to open their doors to in-person learning while the case is under review. The Court asked the three petitioners for original action, including WILL, to file a joint brief. Oral arguments may be scheduled at a later date. Background : Order #9 , issued on Friday August 21, by Public Health Madison & Dane County, closed […]
