Understanding your rights shouldn't have to be so hard 🤕6AC's "Discovery" page breaks down the 6th Amendment into bite-sized pieces. Flip through ABCs of the Sixth to understand the who, what, where, when, and why of your right to counsel. #SixthAmendment

3-2-1 🚀 6AC launches DISCOVERY to answer all your Sixth Amendment questions: Are public defenders better than private attorneys? Should state or local governments fund services? Whether you're new to public defense or not, we have your answers!

The U.S. Judicial Conference endorses independence of the federal defense program, noting conflicts “where judges provide oversight and determine the resources available for only one side of the adversarial justice system." A great way to end the year👏

RT @PDefenselessPod: Today's conversation with Aditi Goel of the @6thAMD is a good reminder that Public Defense can improve even in a "toug…

6AC & the South Dakota Unified Judicial System release a report after a statewide evaluation of public defense services, finding that South Dakota’s locally funded, decentralized county-based public defense system erodes the adversarial system of justice:

Federal district court in Arkansas ruled last month in Farella v. Anglin that defendants have a constitutional right to an attorney at bail hearings in state courts. Ms. Anglin was in jail for over 5 weeks because she couldn’t pay bail. 6AC explains:

Public defenders have the power “for compassion, for humanity, for kindness in a system that has a ton of pain and suffering.” Aditi Goel, 6AC Deputy Director on the Indigent Defenseless podcast:

How are private attorneys paid on court-appointed cases in all 50 states? Read 6AC's blog post on what Colorado leaders said this month about flat fees & low hourly rates, and where the nation stands: #SixthAmendment #RighttoCounsel #CriminalJustice

🔊From Mississippi to New York, leaders in states across the political spectrum sound the alarm for indigent defense reform this week. Read what they have to say⬇⬇ Mississippi - New York -

Mississippi's highest justices are pushing to improve dire right to counsel conditions so the indigent accused don't sit in jail for months without a lawyer. Many legislators are too. But it's still not enough. Why? The Marshall Project explains:

Explore our state-wide interactive map, offering a comprehensive view of all indigent defense systems across the U.S. & territories. Learn about State of the Sixth:  #SixthAmendment #RightToCounsel #FairTrial #CriminalJusticeReform #LearnTheLaw

We provide expert assistance & a national perspective on what works (and doesn’t work) in ensuring the right to counsel. Ask us🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️We’re always happy to hear from you. #RighttoCounsel #SixthAmendment

Another strike in California - San Mateo County hit with new lawsuit, exposing long track record of reported right to counsel deficiencies: #RighttoCounsel #SixthAmendment

❓💡How does your state fund indigent defense? Your neighbors? Compare & play with exciting features in "State of the Sixth" on the new #SixthAmendment #RighttoCounsel

New 6AC report on Guam finds judicial influence over indigent defense. We stand ready to work alongside Guam as it decides how best to make changes. #Guam #SixthAmendment #RighttoCounsel.

3-2-1🚀We're live with a new ! Compare states in State of the Sixth, sign up for blog posts, and see where we're making a difference with evaluations & technical assistance. Thank you @DuckpinAgency for making our vision a reality! #SixthAmendment

Louisiana governor replaces independent state oversight board with direct appointee over 9-day extraordinary session:

South Dakota Governor signs groundbreaking legislation creating first-ever state public defense system. Psst while you’re there, check out our new website, and talented new board & staff... more next week!

California calls strike on San Benito County. Will CA be last in the nation to answer Gideon's call?

Pennsylvania to start public defense state funding & standards in 2024. Will South Dakota be next? Read 6AC's David Carroll & Aditi Goel on today’s breaking news.