Protest noise hits Wisconsin as Attorney General Josh Kaul faces new scrutiny amid ongoing animal welfare outrage and GOP pushback. Kaul, 45th WI AG (since 2019).
The interim U.S. attorney for Wisconsin's Eastern District, David Schimel, faces the end of his 120-day appointment as judges decline to extend it. The judges will wait for a presidential nomination and Senate confirmation, with Schimel having overseen notable cases including the conviction of a judge for obstruction.
Activists have gathered at Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin to demand the release of 2,000 beagles used for research. Police have responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests. The protests are part of ongoing efforts to shut down the facility, which faces allegations of animal mistreatment. Today’s clashes follow previous attempts to rescue dogs.