Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice is deeply disturbed by the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.  With this verdict—Not Guilty on all counts—vigilantism is given free rein in Wisconsin.  The message comes across loud and clear – it is OK for a white 17-year-old to brandish an assault weapon openly

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding the verdict in the Rittenhouse case: “This case, and the international attention it brought to Kenosha for over a year, will impact the community and our entire state for years to come. No matter what your opinion on

MILWAUKEE – Today Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty on counts of intentional, reckless, and attempted homicide and reckless endangerment by a Kenosha County jury. “Today’s verdict highlights the immense bias our criminal justice system has towards preserving the innocence of white men, even those accused of horrific crimes,” said Supervisor Sequanna

MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority and CSH are now welcoming applications for a first-of-its-kind Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute. A webinar to answer questions about the application process will be held December 7 at 9 a.m. Information about WHEDA’s supportive housing initiative and the application documents can be

In response to today’s passage of the Build Back Better Act by House Democrats this morning, Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, released the following statement:   “House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats, including Representatives Gwen Moore, Mark Pocan, and Ron Kind, deserve our thanks and

MILWAUKEE – Today a jury in Kenosha County found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on counts of first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, and two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.    Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson released the following statement on the verdict:    “This case is just another example of the fact that we have two different justice systems in the United States. One

MADISON, Wis. — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Build Back Better package of reforms that they, along with President Biden and fellow Democrats in the Senate, have developed. The Democrats’ action is another step forward in delivering on their promises to restore some fairness to

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin released the following statement on the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial: “Here are the facts that are important to me. Kyle Rittenhouse, who was a minor at the time, traveled from Illinois to Wisconsin, and picked up an assault rifle that was

MADISON – Today, the jury in the case of Kyle Rittenhouse delivered a verdict of not guilty, clearing him of all charges. Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement: “Kyle Rittenhouse crossed the state line. He shot and killed two people, injured another, and wreaked havoc on a community

MILWAUKEE – Earnell Lucas, Milwaukee County Sheriff and candidate for mayor of Milwaukee, today issued the following statement regarding the not guilty verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse: “A jury in a Kenosha courtroom today found Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during social justice

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the jury delivered a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.   Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement:   “Today’s verdict—searing, shocking, but painfully unsurprising—has sent a wave of heartbreak and grief through our state and country. If a Black person had done what

RACINE – Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) issued the following statement regarding the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial: “I am horrified by the jury’s decision to acquit Rittenhouse today. As a result of Rittenhouse’s actions, JoJo Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber are dead, Gaige Grosskreutz was wounded, and their families and

WASHINGTON, DC — A jury today found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. Rittenhouse was charged with five felonies, including shooting and killing two people, and injuring another. Giffords and Giffords Law Center Executive Directors released the following statement in response to the verdict. Peter Ambler and Robyn Thomas: “Today’s verdict

Appleton, WI – Today, Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges in killing Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum. U.S. Senate candidate Tom Nelson released the following statement: “There is no place for vigilantism in our country. Unfortunately, the verdict acquitting Kyle Rittenhouse sends a different message. It will encourage other

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in response to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict.   “Today’s unanimous verdict may be shocking for some, but for many others, it is proof that our justice system works. The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is a fundamental

Oconomowoc – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement on the verdict in the Rittenhouse trial:   “On August 26, 2021, I issued a statement decrying the inaction of Governor Tony Evers in responding to the violence, destruction, and total anarchy occurring in Kenosha after the justified police

People across the globe have watched with deep concern since August 25, 2020 when Kyle Rittenhouse killed two men until this month when he was put on trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His murderous actions have been endorsed by a well-funded campaign to raise him to hero status. This campaign threatens