NAPD Supports Municipal Court Fairness in Colorado
NAPD has joined coalitions around two bills related to municipal courts in Colorado. NAPD Supports HB25-1147: Fairness & Transparency in Municipal Court From the Colorado Freedom Fund: “HB25-1147 extends basic legal protections already available in state court to Colorado’s most vulnerable Coloradans – those prosecuted for poverty in our 200+ municipal courts. HB25-1147 requires parity […]
Between 46%-99% of Colorado Public Defenders are Overworked. Why is the State Waiting Two Years for Workload Standards w/James Hardy and Kayleigh TenBarge
Today, Hunter is by two Colorado State Public Defenders, James Hardy and Kayleigh TenBarge. When this episode was first recorded, James, Kayleigh, and Hunter were primarily focused on a piece of legislation that the Defenders Union of Colorado attempted and failed to get through the state house. That bill sought to get workload standards in […]
Doug Wilson
We mourn the loss of Douglas Wilson, a well-respected figure in the field of public defense whose recent passing marks the end of an era. Doug’s dedication to justice was unparalleled. His role as a founding member of the National Association for Public Defense underscores the profound impact he had on the community and the […]
Aurora City Council’s Continued Effort to Disband the Public Defender Office w/Elizabeth Cadiz
For the last episode of the year, we are returning to the Aurora Municipal Office to unpack the ongoing effort by the Aurora City Council to disband the Public Defender Office. This time, Hunter is joined by the new Chief Public Defender, Elizabeth Cadiz. Over a long career in the office, Elizabeth has seen the […]
Defending those that Protested Against Police Brutality and the Killing of Elijah McClain w/Amelia Power
Today, Hunter is joined by criminal defense attorney and former public defender Amelia Power to discuss her role in defending those who protested the killing of Elijah McClain. As is so often the case, those who used their 1st Amendment rights to protest the abuses of police found themselves facing hefty prison time. Today, Hunter is […]