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 8, 2014
Defense leader uses the world stage to expose Congress’ failure to stem America’s indigent defense crisis
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April 1, 2014
Idaho Governor signs public defense commission bill into law
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March 26, 2014
Wyoming public defender budget woes intensifying with increase in capital cases
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March 25, 2014
6AC & PJI release issue paper on early appointment of counsel
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March 24, 2014
Closing Arguments with Fred Friedman
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February 18, 2014
Delaware’s right to counsel deficiencies exposed
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February 13, 2014
State public defense commission bill entered in Idaho legislature
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January 23, 2014
Closing Arguments with Dennis Keefe
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December 9, 2013
Federal Court orders Washington cities to remedy willfully deficient right to counsel services
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December 2, 2013
US DOJ investigating St. Louis family courts
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November 14, 2013
U.S. House unanimously passes resolution supporting the right to counsel
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