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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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    Court Summaries

    Nielsen v. Preap: Noncitizens can be held without bail pending removal proceedings, even if not immediately arrested after release from their criminal cases

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    June 5, 2019
    Chronological

    So it isn’t all about me? My Lessons in Client Focused Leadership

    Author
    natalie.glasser
    May 30, 2019
    Chronological

    Jeff Adachi Receives National Criminal Justice Award

    Author
    NAPD
    May 21, 2019
    Court Summaries

    Timbs v. Indiana: Eighth Amendment’s excessive fines clause applies to States

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    May 16, 2019
    Court Summaries

    Supreme Court Issues Two Decisions on Execution of Mentally Disabled People

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    May 10, 2019
    Chronological

    Dust and Ash

    Author
    allison.mathis
    May 9, 2019
    Court Summaries

    Garza v Idaho: SCOTUS Recap

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    May 7, 2019
    Chronological

    The Best Generation

    Author
    ernie.lewis
    April 23, 2019
    Chronological

    NAPD Systems Builders Committee Launches New Program

    Author
    bill.ward
    April 16, 2019