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Right To Counsel

Coverage of Right To Counsel in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 23:53 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 11:27 UTC
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Office of the Inspector Generalorganization1Committee for Public Counsel Servicesorganization1Probation Departmentorganization1over-prosecutiontopic1over-criminalizationtopic1The Criminal Justice Program at Harvard Law Schoolorganization1Hydee Feldstein Sotoperson1Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angelesorganization1Los Angeles Housing Departmentorganization1Stay Housed L.A.organization1
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  • CRIMEAug 5 · 11:27 UTCCOMMONWEALTH BEACON
    IG report ignored the critical role of over-prosecution in straining the indigent defense system

    An Inspector General (IG) report on Massachusetts' indigent defense system blamed agencies like the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) and courts for systemic failures but omitted the role of over-prosecution and over-criminalization in straining the system. The report highlighted issues like inadequate lawyer staffing and payment rates but failed to address how aggressive prosecutions increase case loads for underpaid court-appointed attorneys.

  • POLITICSJun 18 · 23:53 UTCLAIST
    Why is $177M in LA tenant aid being held up? City officials disagree on the reason

    Los Angeles city housing officials and the outgoing city attorney dispute the reason for a $177 million tenant aid delay. The city attorney claims the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) failed to meet reporting requirements, while LAFLA and housing officials assert compliance with contract terms.