The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has granted the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty’s (WILL) motion for a permissive appeal, effectively postponing a scheduled jury trial. The case involves Scarlett Johnson, an activist with Wisconsin Moms for Liberty, who is being sued for defamation after criticizing her school district on social media for employing a “social justice coordinator.”
Luke Berg, WILL Deputy Counsel, commented on the development: “For now, this unwarranted jury trial has been put on hold. Scarlett was expressing her opinion on her school district and her government — the First Amendment gives her the right to do so. We stand ready to make our case before the Court of Appeals.”
Scarlett Johnson also expressed gratitude for the support she has received: “Free speech is a right afforded to every American regardless of your political beliefs. I am grateful that WILL stood alongside me to protect that fundamental right as this case proceeds.”
WILL's mission encompasses litigation, education, and participation in public discourse across various categories including Individual Liberties, Equality Under the Law, Constitutional Government and the Rule of Law, Economic Freedom, and Education Reform. According to their records, they have succeeded in approximately 80% of their cases.
Further information can be found at will-law.org.
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