The Legislature should take steps to create a new, independent public defense system that's financed by social impact bonds.

Immigrants deserve their fair day in court, with an attorney by their side. The Fairness to Freedom Act would secure this ...

Pinal County celebrated National Public Defense Day, emphasizing the Gideon v. Wainwright decision and the importance of ...

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On March 25, the Travis County Commissioners Court was packed, seats filled with public defenders, paralegals, social workers ...

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An Illinois House committee has approved by a 10-5 vote a measure that would create a statewide public defender’s office to ...