168: Alaska’s Brief Moment of Criminal Justice Reform and their Turn to Tough on Crime Policies w/ Mike Garvey and Megan Edge

Today, Hunter spoke with Michael Garvey and Megan Edge of the ACLU of Alaska to examine the policy history of Alaska that has made it such a pro carceral state. For a brief moment in the mid 2010’s, Alaska looked […]

How the Ever Expanding Pre-Trial Surveillance Impacts Alaska Public Defense w/Justin Racette

Today, Hunter continues his exploration of the criminal legal system in Alaska. Joining him today is Fairbanks Public Defender, Justin Racette. On Tuesday, folks from the ACLU of Alaska talked us through how the turn to tough on crime polices […]

Investigator – Announcement #2024-03

The Federal Public Defender for the District of Alaska is accepting applications for a criminal defense Investigator. The position will open June 17, 2024, with preference given for previous federal experience. The official duty station is Anchorage, Alaska. The Federal […]