The News: The “Equality Amendment,” otherwise known as Assembly Joint Resolution 102 (AJR 102) will be on the November 2026 ballot after the Wisconsin State Senate voted in favor today. The Wisconsin State Assembly passed the amendment last week.
This is a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that prohibits state and local governments from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, and public administration. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) supports the Amendment, because we believe it will end discriminatory DEI programs throughout Wisconsin.
The Quote: WILL Managing Vice President and Deputy Counsel, Dan Lennington, stated, “The Equality Amendment will end discriminatory DEI programs throughout Wisconsin and ensure our government serves all citizens equally. Whether you are a parent, student, or small business owner, passage of this amendment affects you. With the Legislative process over, voters will be given an opportunity to ratify this amendment. We plan to make our case however possible.”
Widespread Public Support: According to a 2024 Marquette Law Poll, 75% of Americans supported the Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action in college admissions including 73% of Independents, 58% of Democrats, 77% of Hispanics and 53% of Blacks.
In partnership with Platform Communications, WILL commissioned a poll showing over 60% of Wisconsin voters support a “Equality Amendment” to the Wisconsin Constitution, including 65% of Democrats.
What’s Next: This November, voters will be given an opportunity to officially ratify the Amendment’s language on the November ballot. WILL intends to advocate in favor of the amendment whenever possible.
Read More:
- Legislative Testimony, January 2026
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