FeaturedMarch 28 2026

Column: Abrahamson let the sunshine in

Christa Westerberg
As Justice Shirley Abrahamson ends her tenure on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, after 43 years and more than 1,300 authored opinions, she leaves a rich legacy of legal scholarship, importantly including her support for government transparency. While on the court, Abrahamson faithfully applied the presumption in favor of public access... - MORE -

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