The introduction to the January 20, 2023 episode of Here & Now.
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Here & Now opening for January 20, 2023
Frederica Freyberg:
The Wisconsin Assembly Thursday gave final passage to sending a constitutional amendment to voters in April. A measure that would make it harder for violent criminals to get out of jail on bail. It would require a judge to consider a defendant’s potential risk to public safety, including their criminal history. Currently cash bail is set only to ensure that the person appears in court.
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