What is Marsy’s Law?

Marsy’s Law ensures that victims of crime have equal, constitutional rights on the same level as those accused and convicted of crimes.

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Read updates from Marsy's Law efforts across the country.

Oneida County Silhouette Event to Raise Awareness of Crime Victims’ Rights

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Tri-County Council on Domestic Violence and & Sexual Assault and Oneida County District Attorney Jillian Pfeifer, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes...

Kewaunee County Silhouette Event to Raise Awareness of Crime Victims’ Rights

Kewaunee, WI - Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, in partnership with the Violence Intervention Project and Kewaunee County District Attorney Andrew P. Naze, is raising awareness about the rights available to crime victims in Wisconsin through a compelling display of silhouettes at the Kewaunee...

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin Leads Effort to “Go Purple” for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Landmarks across Wisconsin will be lit in purple lights joining in the national commemoration of victims’ rights as state recognizes four years of Marsy’s Law in action

Marsy’s Law for Florida Lights Florida Landmarks Purple for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

TALLAHASSEE – Next week, in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 21 – 27, Marsy’s Law for Florida is lighting Florida landmarks purple to raise awareness of the importance of crime victims’ rights and to ensure Floridians are...

Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Justice Host 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference

Kim Goldman of the O.J Simpson trial and Misty Carausu, subject of Netflix series “American Nightmare” to be among presenters. Madison, WI - Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice today kick off the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights...

Crime Victim Advocates Celebrate Fourth Anniversary of Marsy's Law Ratification Vote

Madison, WI – This week marks a significant milestone in the advancement of victims' rights in the Badger State – the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the crime victims’ rights constitutional amendment known as Marsy's Law. The amendment was overwhelmingly approved...

Victims’ Voices

Anyone can be a victim of crime. Regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, education level, or citizenship status, crime affects us all. Too often, in the wake of a crime, victims find they have no voice in the criminal justice system. Learn why victims of crime support Marsy’s Law, which aims to give victims the voice they deserve.

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Supporters’ Stories

Marsy's Law is a bipartisan effort, uniting legislators, law enforcement, organizations, and advocates from across the political spectrum. Learn below why so many have chosen to support equal crime victims' rights through Marsy's Law.

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