Federal Bureau of Investigation v. Fikre:  Challenge to “no fly list” not moot after removal unless government proves listing will not recur

By Greg Mermelstein, Deputy Director & General Counsel, Missouri Public Defender            A citizen’s challenge to being placed on the government’s “no fly list” is not moot – even after the listing is rescinded – without clear evidence that the […]

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 […]

Joint Letter to Congress on Federal Defender Funding

Joint letter relating to proposed budget cuts of federal Defender Services Even after implementing these emergency measures, the program faces a devastating shortfall: the House mark is $80.6 million less than the bare minimum of what the program needs, and […]

McElrath v. Georgia:  Double Jeopardy bars retrial after acquittal even if verdict is inconsistent with other verdicts

By Greg Mermelstein, Deputy Director & General Counsel, Missouri Public Defender Double jeopardy bars retrial after a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity even if that verdict is inconsistent with other verdicts in the case, the U.S. Supreme […]

Social Worker/Mitigation Specialist

          The Federal Public Defender, District of Nevada, is accepting applications for a social worker/mitigation specialist.  This is a full-time position located in Las Vegas.           The social worker/mitigation specialist will provide intensive clinical case management […]

Wilkinson v. Garland:  Family hardship exception to cancellation of removal is reviewable by Court of Appeals

By Greg Mermelstein, Deputy Director & General Counsel, Missouri Public Defender            The family “hardship exception” to cancellation of removal of noncitizens is a mixed question of fact and law which is reviewable by the Court of Appeals, the U.S. […]