Wisconsin’s bail reform amendment continues its fast track for the spring ballot.
Lawmakers in Madison had a hearing on the plan yesterday. Advocates and activists continue to criticize the proposal, saying making it easier for judges to keep dangerous suspects in jail isn’t the solution that Wisconsin needs. Republicans at the Capitol say there have been too many cases where a suspect is released on little to no bail, and then commits a new crime. The amendment started after the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. The hope is for lawmakers to approve the amendment and get it on the ballot in April.
