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Public defenders strike drags on, leaving Bronx and Manhattan clients in limbo
Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.
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