ACR 159

Santa Cruz Chief Public Defender Heather Rogers Backs Funding Reform Following Passage of ACR 159

By Hannah KennedyMay 8, 20260 comments

Public defenders from across California have joined together to support a renewed push for funding reform, as the California State Assembly passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 159, which recognizes the vital role of public defenders and the impact of underfunding and excessive caseloads on the profession.

Coalition Demands Increased Resources for California’s Public Defenders

By David GreenwaldMay 5, 20260 comments

A coalition of lawmakers, public defenders, and advocates gathered at the State Capitol to push for increased funding and structural reforms to California’s public defense system, warning that overwhelming caseloads, staffing shortages, and resource disparities are undermining the constitutional right to counsel.

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