Supporters of Marsy's Law held signs in protest during the ACLU's press conference announcing its lawsuit.
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Pa. court to weigh challenge to victim rights amendment proposal
The state League of Women Voters sued to challenge the amendment earlier this month.
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Katie Meyer / WITF
Supporters of Marsy's Law held signs in protest during the ACLU's press conference announcing its lawsuit.
(Harrisburg) — A challenge to a victims’ rights constitutional amendment going before voters in two weeks will be the subject of a court hearing.
A Commonwealth Court judge plans to meet with lawyers before the Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg.
The Marsy’s Law amendment would put into the state constitution the right of victims to be notified about, attend and weigh in during plea hearings, sentencings and parole proceedings.
The state League of Women Voters sued to challenge the amendment earlier this month, arguing it makes a set of changes that should be voted on as separate amendments.
The lawsuit also says the ballot question is “a brief and incomplete summary” of the 500-word proposed amendment.
Pennsylvania’s secretary of state has defended the amendment and wants the court to deny an injunction request.
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