This year marks six decades since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright, a decision that forever altered the landscape of the American system of justice. The promise of Gideon was ...

In its historic decision, the Supreme Court ruled that poor people have a right to a lawyer. But today, our system of indigent defense is shameful. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age ...

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In 2013, it seems ludicrous that there could ever have been an issue as to whether a citizen accused of a felony in a state court proceeding should have the right to the assistance of counsel, but ...

Sixty years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. The court held that states must abide by the Sixth Amendment and that those whose liberty is threatened ...