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Wisconsin voters approve Marsey’s Law constitutional amendment

April 13, 2020 By Bob Hague

Wisconsin voters overwhelmingly supported an amendment to the state’s constitution which will bolster the rights of crime victims in the state.

The Marsy’s Law amendment was approved by two consecutive sessions of the legislature, in 2017 and 2019, before going before state voters in the April 7 election.

The amendment is named after Marsy Nicholas, who was murdered in 1983 in California, by an ex-boyfriend who had been stalking her. A week after her death, the man confronted Nicholas’ family in a grocery store after being released on bail.

Under the amendment, crime victims would be required to be notified of their rights and specific public proceedings during the criminal justice process.

Opponents argue the language is too vague and leaves room for interpretation. There are 16 rights listed in the bill, and they’re already adopted as Wisconsin state law, but advocates say Marsy’s law will make them stronger.

The amendment is similar to others that have been passed in several other states. 

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