Governor Tony Evers Signs Bipartisan Bills in Wisconsin to Protect Judges and Combat Human Trafficking
Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan bills in Wisconsin to protect judges' safety and combat human trafficking after the killing of a retired judge. New laws include privacy protections for judges, training to identify human trafficking, and grants for crime victim services.
Key Points
- Bipartisan support for the bills
- Response to threats of violence against judges
- Initiated after the killing of retired judge John Roemer
Pros
- Better protection for judges' safety
- Combatting the rise in human trafficking
- Increased penalties for crimes
Cons
- Potential limitations on free speech near judges' homes with the new law against picketing or demonstrating