Wisconsin Governor Signs Bills to Enhance Judge Safety and Combat Human Trafficking

The legislation, receiving bipartisan support, aims to protect judges from threats and improve efforts against human trafficking.

Gov. Tony Evers signed 29 crime-related bills, including measures to protect judges and combat human trafficking.
The judicial protection bills were inspired by the killing of a retired judge, aiming to prevent similar threats.
New laws include making it a crime to picket near judges' homes, enhancing their privacy, and creating a human trafficking council.
The human trafficking council will collect data, develop training, and create a strategic plan to prevent trafficking.
$10 million in grants will support crime victims, and new laws will increase penalties for fleeing police and possessing child abuse material.