Issue Campaign

RACIAL JUSTICE

In August of  2018  Common  Ground  launched  an  investigation  into  possible  racial profiling practices by the Waukesha Sheriff Department because of the disturbing treatment of Pastors Williams and Patterson as they waited for their roadside assistance to arrive. After getting the runaround from the Sheriff  about  their concerns, the pastors filed a lawsuit. The case is currently making its way through the federal court system and could set an important legal precedent in the fight to end the culture of harassing Black and Brown people.

There is no U.S. Supreme Court or Circuit Court of Appeals or State Supreme Court case that permits law enforcement officers to run warrant checks such as these, and by running warrant checks on the Pastors, we maintain that the deputies violated the Pastors’ clearly established constitutional rights.

Common Ground supports these men - and people of all races, colors and creeds. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them as their legal fight continues.

Contact Bob Connolly to learn more or get involved: bconnolly@jamescompany.com •414.491.5910