The department didn’t seek outside investigation for case involving its own employee, yet invoked “victim rights” laws to resist disclosing details of the incident involving two other police … [Read more...]
Oshkosh police cite ‘Marsy’s Law’ to withhold names of officers who shot suspects
Some police agencies across the country have used the voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadens victim privacy to shield officers who use force. By Jacob Resneck Wisconsin Watch … [Read more...]
Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Celebrates Win
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The fight Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin began three and a half years ago and on the night of Monday, April 13, the team’s hard work came to fruition. Earlier this week, the … [Read more...]
In Case You Missed It: Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz This upcoming general election is a big one, both on a national scale and a local one. The election, which is still scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 will ask voters to pick a … [Read more...]
Marsy’s Law: It’s Not Easy to Simply Move On
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a heinous crime occurs, there’s usually some media coverage to follow. It’s not unusual to see the same story played out on several stations or printed in several … [Read more...]
Milwaukee African American Leaders Urge Support for Crime Victims’ Constitutional Amendment
State and local officials, prominent Milwaukee nonprofit and business leaders rally around Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin ahead of April 7 vote A group of prominent African American Milwaukee leaders … [Read more...]
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Ballot Talk 101: Don’t Skip the Referendums
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz If there’s one thing most Americans can agree on, is that its citizens and residents are the patriotic sort. Part of this streak of patriotism is performing one’s civic duty, … [Read more...]
Marsy’s Law Helps Give Victims Equal Rights
By Karen Stokes On April 7, 2020, Wisconsin voters have an opportunity to use their voice to support equal rights for victims, survivors and their families by voting “yes” for the Marsy’s Law … [Read more...]