Wisconsin Supreme Court undergoes ideological shift with new liberal majority

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has shifted to liberal control for the first time in 15 years with the inauguration of Justice Janet Protasiewicz, who campaigned on abortion rights. This change carries significant implications for Wisconsin, a battleground state where the Supreme Court has had a decisive role in major political and policy battles. While liberals hope for favorable rulings on issues such as abortion, voting rules, and elections, there are no guarantees. A pending lawsuit challenging the state's abortion ban and another lawsuit seeking to undo a ruling on absentee ballot drop boxes are expected to come before the court. The new liberal majority has already resulted in the firing of the director of state courts, signaling a shift in direction.