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    NAPD regularly features writings from public defender members as they respond to relevant events, consider policy questions, summarize relevant case law, or appear as guests on podcasts. The blog posts reflect the diverse perspectives of the national public defense community and do not reflect any formal positions by NAPD. Read them below!

     

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    DEIJ

    A Plea for Change: Black History Month Edition

    Author
    Brittany Gail Thomas, Esq.
    February 20, 2024
    Death Penalty

    Death by Design: The Death Penalty in Harris County, Texas w/Jessica Brand

    February 16, 2024
    Immigration Prosecution

    How Public Defenders Can and Have Beaten Mass Immigration Prosecutions w/Eric Fish

    February 13, 2024
    Immigration

    How Public Defenders Can and Have Beaten Mass Immigration Prosecutions w/Eric Fish

    February 13, 2024

    A new briefing shows jails and prisons are still punishing addiction. We must champion change.

    Author
    lori.james.townes
    February 12, 2024

    What has Actually Happened Since Illinois Abolished Cash Bail w/Sharlyn Grace, Celeste Korando, and Victoria Kerr 

    Author
    hunter.parnell
    February 8, 2024
    DEIJ DEIJ Meetup RJ & DEIJ Corner

    The DEIJ Meetup’s Season Starts Off Addressing DEI Fatigue & Burnout

    Author
    Brittany Gail Thomas, Esq.
    February 8, 2024
    criminal legal system

    204: One Journalist’s Effort to Uncover the Rot in Kentucky’s Legal System w/Taylor Six

    Author
    hunter.parnell
    February 1, 2024
    Rights of Incarcerated People

    How the Legal System Abuses and Ignores the Rights of Incarcerated People w/Kaelen Perrochet

    Author
    hunter.parnell
    January 30, 2024