Unanimous 7-0 Ruling Delivers Blow to GOP

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has ruled that the GOP-led Legislature cannot require the Attorney General to get approval for lawsuit settlements. The court found the law violates the state constitution’s separation of powers. The law required the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee to approve settlements in environmental and consumer protection cases.

Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Though previous challenges failed, a unanimous 7-0 ruling struck it down, affirming that the Legislature cannot enforce laws it creates and the Attorney General can settle cases independently.

Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Attorney General Josh Kaul praised the ruling for restoring the Justice Department’s independence from unconstitutional legislative control. It overturned a 2022 Dane County Circuit Court decision that had favored Kaul but was later reversed by the Court of Appeals.

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Kaul said, "This unanimous ruling finally puts an end to the legislature’s unconstitutional involvement in the resolution of key categories of cases."

Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Kaul added, "As a result, the Wisconsin Department of Justice will be able to more efficiently resolve the cases that are impacted by this decision, including civil actions enforcing our consumer protection laws and civil actions enforcing our environmental protection laws."

Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Justice Brian Hagedorn, writing for the court, stated that the executive branch holds core authority over litigation and settlements. He said the Legislature may set guidelines but cannot interfere with how cases are resolved.

Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

Josh Kaul discusses his election victory, Kaul addresses car theft crisis with community leaders, Josh Kaul speaks at the Wisconsin Democratic Convention, Kaul and legal advocates announce lawsuit resolution, Kaul and Sanders hold press conference at Crime Lab, Supreme Court hears arguments on electoral maps, Hagedorn argues 1849 abortion law case

The court rejected legislative arguments for oversight of lawsuit revenues, ruling that the constitution does not permit control over executive functions. The decision reinforces executive autonomy by limiting legislative involvement in legal settlements.

Grace Hall covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.

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