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L.A. Public Defender García, Statewide Advocacy Leaders Renew Call for Universal Clemency

  SARAMENTO — LA Public Defender Ricardo D. García June 30 joined civil rights advocates, faith leaders, and community organizations…

2 months ago

National Public Defense Day (Gideon Day Special)

On March 18, 1963, in Gideon vs Wainwright, the US Supreme Court held unanimously that the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of…

6 months ago

From Prison to Profession: L.A. County Backs Firefighting Career Pathway

Many earned as little as $5.80 per day, plus $1 per hour for active fire response. Despite performing critical work,…

1 year ago