public defenders
Coverage of public defenders in the Nexus archive.
- NYC public defenders, social workers vote to go on strike
Public defenders and social workers in New York City voted to go on strike after their contract with Brooklyn Defender Services expired in June with no new agreement reached. Negotiations have continued for weeks without resolution.
- Public Defender strike looms: Legal help at risk for thousands
Hundreds of public defenders and social workers in Brooklyn, N.Y., may strike due to failed negotiations. The contract between the Union and Brooklyn Defender Services expired in June, with no new agreement reached.
- Public defenders warn of public safety crisis without more funding
Public defenders in Washington warn that a lack of new state funding for criminal defense could lead to a public safety crisis. Experts argue that without increased resources, the state's public safety will be compromised.
- Suspect in correspondents’ dinner shooting to remain in custody ahead of trial
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, will remain in custody ahead of his trial. Public defenders sought his release, but Allen agreed to stay in jail.