TELL GOV. EVERS: SAVE LIVES AND RELEASE VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM PRISON AMID COVID-19

TAKE ACTION NOW

Right now, Wisconsin state prisons are on the brink of becoming a public health catastrophe – and we need your help to stop it.

The meteoric spike in COVID-19 statewide has set off a severe outbreak in Wisconsin prisons. There have now been more than 9,000 positive tests overall, with over 1200 active cases throughout the system. Inaction on the part of our public officials helped lead to this crisis, and the only chance we have at overcoming it is dependent on strong leadership going forward.

An outbreak of COVID-19 in our prisons overburdens our hospitals, endangers public health, and could claim the lives of thousands of people. Remember, people who are in prison will need treatment at their local public hospital, many of which are already overwhelmed with increasing rates of hospitalizations due to COVID-19.

This prison pandemic most severely impacts Black Wisconsinites, who are 12 times more likely to be incarcerated than whites.

While other states have taken bold steps to protect public health, here in Wisconsin, Governor Evers' administration has not reduced the prison population enough to allow for social distancing.

While running for election, Governor Evers himself pledged to reduce the state's prison population by half – and now is the time to do it.

Message Recipients:
Governor Evers

[The Form Label field is hidden on ACLU message action forms]

Your Message

Subject

Wisconsin’s overcrowded prisons are an imminent threat to the health of our communities, and public health experts have been clear that reducing prison populations is vital to combating the spread of this disease.

I’m calling on you to work with state corrections officials to reduce the prison population down to a level where social distancing is possible, giving priority to the elderly and those with conditions that increase their risk of COVID-19 complications and death.

While other states have taken bold steps to protect public health, here in Wisconsin, the prison population has decreased by less than 10%, not nearly enough to allow for social distancing.

Message Body

The very modest steps taken so far by state officials are simply not enough to prevent an outbreak that strains our hospital system, endangers public health, and could claim thousands of lives. State officials have the power to avert this catastrophe – and we need you to act now.

Please heed the advice of public health experts and use your power to release vulnerable people from prisons immediately.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]
[Your Address]

Your Information

All data you enter here will be shared with the message recipient along with your message, per our privacy statement.

Salutation *

(required by some officials)

ABOUT HONORIFIC TITLES

Many public officials use "web mail forms" that this system will send your message to, so you don't have to visit their web sites to communicate with them. The systems that some of these officials use requires that the honorific field be used (Mr., Mrs., Miss, etc.).

Unfortunately, we do not have control of which honorific titles are presented as options. We must adhere to what the officials are using in order for your message to be delivered.

Alternate Salutation

Most elected officials’ constituent email systems accept a very limited set of salutations. Please select the one you would most prefer.

First name *

Last name *

E-mail address *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone *

Phone Type *

Show my name in a list of action takers.

Sign me up for ACLU emails so I can stay informed and take action to protect people's rights.

I agree to receive calls and texts (including automated recurring text messages) from the ACLU and its state affiliates at the number I provided above about ways to take action and support the ACLU organizations. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Text STOP to quit. Privacy Statement

Leave this field blank

TELL GOV. EVERS: SAVE LIVES AND RELEASE VULNERABLE PEOPLE FROM PRISON AMID COVID-19

TAKE ACTION NOW

Recent participants