Wisconsin’s reliance on cash bail has perpetuated a two-tiered system of justice: one for the wealthy and one for the rest of us. This joint resolution proposes amendments to the Wisconsin Constitution that would exacerbate inequities in the state’s cash bail system and raise significant concerns under the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment and the excessive bail prohibition under the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
AJR 1/SJR 2: Backwards Bail Reform
Status: Passed Senate and Assembly.
Authors
Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield), Senator Van Wanggaard (R- Racine)
Status
Passed both chambers
Session
2023-24
Position
Oppose
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