This video is absolutely appalling. Probation officers’ apparent orchestration of minors being required to fight to determine who gets to eat should be the final proof the County and State need - remove the care of our youth from the hands of probation now latimes.com/california/sto…

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LA has demonstrated that it is not capable of safely operating a juvenile hall—not because it doesn’t have the facilities—but because its Probation Department lacks the organizational culture, personnel and commitment to care for troubled youth.

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George Turner is headed to the runoff in November! We need more judges with public defense backgrounds in order to build a more equitable criminal legal system for Angelenos. Make sure to support the #DefendersOfJustice by voting in November!

We're proud to support Franky Carrillo as he advances to the runoff for Assembly District 52! Franky is a powerful advocate for those who have been wronged by the criminal legal system, and his lived experience is sorely needed in Sacramento. Onwards to the general election!

Oh yes! Your public defenders are also out here enjoying #Eclipse2024 😎

Congratulations to Ysabel Jurado for advancing to the general election! We're proud to endorse a City Council candidate for District 14 who will be a true representative for the communities she'll serve. Onwards to November!

Congratulations to Nithya Raman on winning her reelection! There is much more work to be done to build a more just LA, and we look forward to seeing what Nithya will accomplish in her next term.

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the lives and contributions of transgender and nonbinary people while raising awareness of the work still needed to ensure the equality and dignity of transgender and nonbinary people everywhere #TDOV

We honor #CesarChavez for his lifelong dedication to California farmworkers. He showed that union organizing can change the world and give workers the dignity and livelihoods that they deserve. #HappyCesarChavezDay !!

Story exposes the extreme neglect & sheer lack of humanity LA County Sheriffs has for people in their custody & the ripple effects it has on family, community & loved ones. Jubal Hunter deserved better. Thank you Keri Blakinger for shining a light on these tragic failures

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In another case of senseless police violence, #LAPD murdered Jason Maccani claiming that he was threatening others and armed with a stick. Turns out he was just holding a plastic fork while experiencing a mental health crisis. Angelenos deserve better.

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Especially when our work conditions are challenging, commiserating and having fun with your fellow #publicdefenders is a great way to recharge! We’re grateful to every Local 148 member for their dedication to the people of Los Angeles #NationalPublicDefenderDay #GideonDay

We're proud to be public defenders.

We care deeply about our clients and colleagues.

So we won’t stay silent about the failures of the Department. The people of Los Angeles deserve to know what’s really going on.

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