public defenders

Public defenders in the Bronx and Manhattan continue a strike as negotiations for new contracts drag on, leaving hundreds of attorneys, social workers, and support staff out of court for another week. Clients are left in limbo due to the ongoing labor dispute.

Public defenders in the Bronx and Harlem, represented by UAW Local 2325, are on strike over disputes involving pay raises, benefits, and healthcare costs. The union accuses management of offering higher raises to attorneys than social workers and forcing staff to contribute to healthcare, while negotiations remain stalled despite a $32 million funding increase for legal aid organizations.

Over 200 public defenders from Neighborhood Defender Services in Harlem, Detroit, and Texas went on strike to demand better pay and healthcare, citing stalled negotiations since April. The state’s top prosecutor, Attorney General Letitia James, joined the picket line and urged management to meet workers’ demands.

Public defenders in New York City ended a strike after reaching a tentative agreement with Brooklyn Defender Services and their union. The agreement was announced following negotiations between the organization and the union.

Public defenders are concerned about Arab inmates being relocated to security wings with terror prisoners due to questionable misconduct allegations. The practice is occurring with the support of Ben Gvir.

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.

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 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.

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.