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NWA EDITORIAL | Public defenders a vital part of ensuring freedom for all Americans | Northwest...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette· 5 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· 4 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...
Overworked, understaffed, underpaid: Public defender system at the verge of crisis, panel told |...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette· 7 days agoArkansas has good, dedicated public defenders, but they're overworked, understaffed and underpaid,...
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...
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....
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...
Equal justice is under threat in Louisiana
The Hill· 21 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...
Short story: The Mayor of Woodland Hills meets his public defender
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 3 days ago“Look I don’t expect much,” The Mayor said, not looking at Sally, his public defender, who sat...
