https://thecommonwealthinstitute.org/tci_research/unequal-funding-unequal-justice-how-underfunding-virginias-public-defenders-harms-our-communities/
Oct 30, 2025 - Virginia’s public defenders are underfunded and overworked. Investing in them is key to a fair and balanced justice system.
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https://boltsmag.org/new-orleans-public-defenders-elected-judge/
Jan 15, 2022 - Angel Harris and Nandi Campbell will become criminal court judges, bucking the norm of former prosecutors filling the role. In New Orleans, two public...
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https://www.wnyc.org/story/public-defenders-claim-court-hearings-video-deny-immigrants-due-process/
The lawsuit claims technical failures with video technology are rampant, leading to delays, and even more time in detention.
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https://www.equallaw.us/resources/
Comprehensive guides on funding, legal compliance, and effective counsel requirements for public defense technology.
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https://github.com/Call-for-Code-for-Racial-Justice/Open-Sentencing/
To help public defenders better serve their clients, Open Sentencing shows racial bias in data such as demographics providing insights for each case -...
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