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"What is going on in Amendment 6’s “Marsy’s Law”?," by CD Davidson-Hiers, Florida Phoenix, September 14, 2018
"‘Marsy’s Law’ Protections for Crime Victims Sound Great, but Could Cause Problems," by Sophie Quinton, Pew Research Center, October 12, 2018
"Billionaire Pushes Marsy’s Law To Victory in Six States, Despite Concerns That It Threatens Defendants’ Rights," by Melissa Gira Grant, The Appeal, November 07, 2018
"Editorial: Marsy’s Law: A monstrosity the Legislature must fix," South Florida Sun Sentinel, January 29, 2019
"Marsy's Law was meant to protect crime victims. Lawyers say it may lead to an innocent person's execution," by Michael Williams, Orlando Sentinel, April 03, 2019
"Editorial: Inconsistent Marsy’s Law interpretations by police jeopardize public knowledge and safety," Orlando Sentinel, June 14, 2019
"Is Marsy’s Law constitutional? A judge will make the first decision soon.," by Katie Meyer, WITF, October 23, 2019
"Marsy’s Law would wreak havoc on Kentucky's criminal justice system," by Nina Ginsberg and Ed Monahan, Courier Journal, February 13, 2020
"What do the ACLU and the Tea Party agree on? Marsy's Law is bad for Kentucky," by John Schickel, Shane Young, Heather Gatnarek, Scott Hofstra and Jan Skavdahl, Louisville Courier Journal, March 06, 2020
"Wisconsin Voters Approve State Constitutional Amendment Known As Marsy's Law," by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio, April 13, 2020
"Appeals court rejects 'Marsy's Law' arguments," by Jim Saunders, CBS 12, April 20, 2020
"DOJ provides new guidance on Marsy’s Law rights," by Michaela Paukner, Wisconsin Law Journal, May 21, 2020
"Lawyers for city, media: Marsy's Law doesn't shield name of officer who killed Tony McDade," by Jeff Burlew, Tallahassee Democrat, July 15, 2020
"'Marsy's Law,' Public Records Law Clash in Police Case," by Dara Kam, Daily Business Review, July 14, 2020
"Editorial: A consequence of Marsy’s Law secrecy: Less accountability for police who use force," by Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, July 19, 2020
