A question on Tuesday’s ballot asks Pennsylvania voters if they want to amend the state constitution to grant crime victims a new set of rights. But civil libertarians are crying foul, saying the amendment, known as “Marsy’s Law,” could infringe on bedrock rights of the accused. Reporter Meir Rinde tells us the story behind the debate and explains what’s at stake.

A question on Tuesday’s ballot asks Pennsylvania voters if they want to amend the state constitution to grant crime victims a new set of rights. But civil libertarians are crying foul, saying the amendment, known as “Marsy’s Law,” could infringe on bedrock rights of the accused. Reporter Meir Rinde tells us the story behind the debate and explains what’s at stake.

A question on Tuesday’s ballot asks Pennsylvania voters if they want to&nbsp;amend the state constitution to grant crime victims a new set of rights. But civil libertarians are crying foul, saying the amendment, known as “Marsy’s Law,” could infringe on bedrock rights of the accused. Reporter Meir Rinde tells us the story behind the debate and explains what’s at stake.

Pa. could vote on Marsy’s Law: Here’s what’s at stake

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