Should Wisconsin amend its constitution to make it harder for criminal defendants to make bail?

March 16, 2023

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Wisconsin Public Radio: Wisconsin and the World

THE MORNING SHOW

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 7:00am

By Joe Tarr

WPR

On April 4, Wisconsin voters will be asked to amend the state constitution to allow judges to consider a person’s criminal past when setting bail. We talk to an activist advocating for formerly incarcerated people about why they think it is a bad idea and what alternatives could be better.

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