Rikers was declared a human rights crisis last year when 16 people died, which was the deadliest year in Rikers history since 2013. Last night, a man was found hanging, making him the 17th death just this year and surpassing last year’s deadliest death toll. Rikers must close

In theory, you have the right to a speedy trial, counsel, and debtor's prisons are illegal.

Those like Leah Nelson who cover the legal system everyday will tell you in reality, none of those theoretical protections are real.

Stories like this are an important reminder that at the heart of the Public Defense crisis is the indifference of politicians who could fix the issues if they only cared about the rights suffering of the poor communities they claim to serve

Commentary: As Maine’s indigent defense system crumbles, Governor Mills stands idly by pressherald.com/?p=6779243

The number of murders “increased by more in the cities with traditional & moderate prosecutors than in those with progressive ones. When homicide rates jumped from 2020 to 2021… the increase was slightly LOWER in the cities with progressive prosecutors.” theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

Mississippi police shot and killed 15 year old JAHEIM MCMILLAN as he exited a family dollar. Multiple eyewitnesses say he was unarmed with his hands up when police shot him 8 times in the head before handcuffing his lifeless body. His family and witnesses have been silenced

Our own David Pelletier David Pelletier speaks with Public Defenseless Podcast about what communities and the legal system at large can learn from the success of #veterans treatment courts. Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or via the web: publicdefenseless.libsyn.com/56-could-veter…

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Public Defenseless Podcast yesterday about justice-involved veterans & Justice For Vets. Thank you for the opportunity to share our work and all the criminal justice issues you're spreading awareness about! 🔗 to the conversation in the 🧵

It’s time to DEBUNK all the lies, copaganda, and fearmongering around BAIL REFORM and crime in NYC!! Not only has bail reform not caused a rise in crime, felonies, or rearrest, but it’s been incredibly successful!