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Legacy of Gideon v Wainwright

Honoring Gideon’s Legacy: Public Defense Week 2019

Criminal Justice ReformBy mnaceMarch 22, 2019

Clarence Earl Gideon’s determination to seek justice in his own case led to justice for countless Americans through access to a public defender. Each year, the anniversary of the Court’s March 18, 1963 release of its opinion on the case, provides a valuable opportunity to celebrate our work and reflect on its importance in an…

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