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NWA EDITORIAL | Public defenders a vital part of ensuring freedom for all Americans | Northwest...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette· 6 hours agoAs much as the Constitution is beloved for its role in creating the good ol' US of A, application of its lofty principles continues to be a struggle for many Americans.
WNC gets new public defender office
Smoky Mountain News· 5 days agoThe public defender office was approved as part of last year’s budget. Many believe this is the most impactful change the judicial district has ever seen...
Public defender sues Plymouth District Court, 2 judges alleging harassment, discrimination
Detroit News· 3 days agoSundus Jaber has worked at the 35th District Court as one of two lead public defenders since...
Public defenders should be part of the conversation about public safety
Louisiana Illuminator via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThere are many people who have proposed solutions to crime in Louisiana, but there’s an important...
CT lawyers group to honor embattled chief public defender for promoting inclusion, diversity
Hartford Courant· 3 days agoChief Public defender TaShun Bowden-Lewis, who faces potential dismissal on charges that include...
New State Bar change could leave counties without enough attorneys
KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities· 1 day agoTRI-CITIES, Wash. - Without enough public defenders, prosecutors would have to pick and choose what...
CA Supreme Court ruling will change how police interact with public when stopping, questioning
ABC7 News· 1 day agoA new ruling by the California Supreme Court may change how police interact with the public....
People can't be detained just for trying to avoid police, California Supreme Court says
New Hampshire Union Leader· 12 hours agoPolice officers cannot detain someone on the street just because that person tries to avoid contact...
D.C. public defenders will be furloughed one day a week this summer
Washington Post· 2 days agoThe D.C. Public Defender Service, facing a $3 million budget shortfall, said it plans to furlough...
Equal justice is under threat in Louisiana
The Hill· 22 hours agoNow that he has signed the legislation, public defense is in the hands of a single state public defender, who serves at the governor’s pleasure for a...