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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October 25, 2022
New report exposes systemic deficiencies in New Hampshire’s administration and oversight of indigent defense representation
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February 24, 2022
2021 Year in Review
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June 8, 2021
The State of Illinois defaults on its constitutional right to counsel obligation
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January 12, 2021
2020 Year in Review
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September 24, 2020
California’s lack of oversight adds to Santa Cruz County’s indigent defense woes
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July 14, 2020
6AC’s David Carroll appears on the OpenMike podcast
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December 31, 2019
2019 Year in Review
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November 13, 2019
Why the State of Texas is responsible for denying counsel to indigent people in Amarillo
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August 1, 2019
New report finds State of Michigan must take responsibility for deficient felony assigned counsel services in Wayne County (Detroit)
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June 6, 2019
Nevada creates and empowers a statewide indigent defense commission
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April 4, 2019
A lack of effectiveness and financial oversight define Maine’s right to counsel system
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