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July 31, 2026

UW Law Professor Weighs In on Corey Ruiz Case. Plus, What’s Next for Act 10?

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UW Law Professor Weighs In on Corey Ruiz Case. Plus, What’s Next for Act 10?

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Madison continues to grapple with the aftermath of a fatal police shooting. Today, Ion Meyn, an associate professor of law at UW-Madison who specializes in civil rights and criminal procedure, joins host Bianca Martin and executive producer Hayley Sperling to talk about the legal ramifications of the case. Plus, we look at what comes next for the controversial Act 10 law following a recent court ruling. And if you’re a Neighbor, you’ll hear our takes and gripes about the flood of trolls invading our comments section in our exclusive members-only segment. 


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