Public defenders say $100M boost needed to prevent attorney shortage

Public defenders say $100M boost needed to prevent attorney shortage

Leaders of some of the city’s largest public defense organizations warned last week that without at least $100 million in additional city funding, they’ll risk an exodus of attorneys that would leave low-income New Yorkers struggling to secure legal representation.

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Advocates call on gov to sign Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act

Advocates call on gov to sign Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act

Monday was International Wrongful Conviction Day, and advocates and officials recognized the day of awareness at City Hall Park, continuing their call for Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act into law.

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