Eric Baldwin

Oct 8, 2024 | countercurrents.org | John Donohue |Eric Baldwin |Shobha Aggarwal

by John J. Donohue and Eric A. BaldwinSTANFORD – The public-defender system in the United States is plagued by underfunding, overwhelming caseloads, and entrenched inequalities. Public defenders, who manage hundreds of cases, often lack the time and resources needed to provide the high-quality representation their clients deserve. This results in a justice system where the quality of one’s legal defense depends on one’s financial means, undermining the fundamental principle of equal justice for all.