Milwaukee Community and Environmental Groups File Lawsuit to Halt I-94 Expansion, Citing Civil Rights Concerns
Milwaukee, WI – A group of Milwaukee-based organizations is gearing up to file a civil rights lawsuit to halt the proposed expansion of Interstate 94, highlighting ongoing concerns over racial equity and environmental impacts. The planned legal action, set to be filed Monday in U.S. District Court, mirrors a previous 2017 lawsuit led by local civil rights and environmental groups against multiple federal and state transportation authorities. The opposition, spearheaded by groups like Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), argues that the expansion disproportionately benefits suburban commuters while sidelining the predominantly Black and brown … Read more