Pleading the Sixth
We post commentary on the latest news in the nation about the right to counsel. We also share updates about our work, like when a report from an evaluation is published or groundbreaking legislation passes. Sign up to get alerted on the latest post.
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April 10, 2013
New Michigan public defense reform bill introduced
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April 9, 2013
Proposed Michigan legislation gives prosecutors a voice on indigent defense commission
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April 9, 2013
New Mexico becomes 20th state with independent public defense commission
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April 4, 2013
Michigan Court of Appeals allows class action lawsuit to proceed
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March 28, 2013
Podcast: A conversation about the 6AC report on the right to counsel in rural Nevada, Reclaiming Justice
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March 26, 2013
Idaho passes initial reforms; Second round of reforms introduced
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March 25, 2013
Right to counsel advocates mourn the passing of Anthony Lewis
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March 22, 2013
Nevada Justice calls for state to fix rural right to counsel services
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March 18, 2013
U.S. Senator Leahy introduces Gideon’s Promise Act
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February 22, 2013
Alabama legislators move to exonerate the Scottsboro Boys
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February 22, 2013
Alabama reforms spark expanded use of public defender model
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