Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government’s (IRG) Court Watch released a report detailing the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term on Tuesday, analyzing the new path taken by the Court’s progressive majority. The report breaks down the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term, its dynamics, and what it means for Wisconsin.
WHY IT MATTERS: The Republican legislature has been able to stop or slow some of Gov. Tony Evers’ progressive reforms, but it likely won’t be able to undo the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s new progressive path. The Wisconsin Supreme Court only heard 22 cases this term, but the decisions issued had broad impact on legislative oversight, abortion, gubernatorial powers, election administration, religious liberty, collective bargaining, and more. IRG’s report breaks down the Court’s most significant cases for those with and without law degrees.
THE QUOTE:
“The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s 2024-2025 term showed that the new majority is the most progressive majority the court has seen since 2008. But unlike the politically reckless 2008 progressive majority, the current majority is delivering wins in a more controlled manner,” said Jake Curtis, IRG General Counsel. “Time will tell if this majority’s political calculations will help them retain power while issuing the most progressive decisions Wisconsin has seen in well over a decade.”
WHAT’S NEXT:
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is likely to hear a challenge to the constitutionality of 2011 Act 10 in the near future, likely to have the most significant impact on the state next term.
