Keir Bradford-Grey on Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“The news of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing has dealt a crushing emotional blow to those of us who practice law with the goal of advancing equal rights for every citizen.
Status of reopening of the courts
This page will be updated frequently. E-mail the Defender (contact@philadefender.org) if you have any questions. Though courts are re-opening, there are still many unresolved issues as the FJD works to ensure the safety of everyone who works and enters Philly’s courtrooms during the current pandemic. We will be updating this page as we receive new…
Keir Bradford-Grey Testifies on Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey today will testify before PA lawmakers about the role law enforcement plays in public safety.
Keir Bradford-Grey: We Need Real Alternatives to Cash Bail
It is time to re-think our approach to pre-trial incarceration. Our work with the Pre-entry Coalition has shown that providing community supports plays a big role in lowering recidivism.
Defender’s Statement on Philly Prison Conditions
A recent story in the Philadelphia Inquirer contained an internal e-mail communication from a Defender attorney about concerns related to visiting clients in prison during COVID-19.
Keir Bradford-Grey on Passing of John Lewis
John Lewis’s life serves as an inspiration to me and everyone else who has dedicated their careers to fighting for justice and equal rights for all people.
POWER Town Hall Series: Imagining Civilian Oversight of Police
Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey joined a nationwide panel of clergy, activists, elected leaders and justice system reform experts to discuss how to bring more accountability to police departments in Philadelphia and elsewhere.
July 16 Panel Discussion: Fixing PCRA
Join us July 16 for a virtual townhall on how we can fix PCRA and give thousands of incarcerated Pennsylvanians a second chance at justice!
MacArthur Foundation Safety & Justice Challenge Virtual Town Hall
The Defender Association’s Keir Bradford-Grey, Sarah Allen, and Kate Parker joined community members and other justice system partners for an important discussion about the roles and responsibilities of our justice system in this critical time of COVID-19 and social unrest. Watch the full video below
June 23 – City Council Testimony
On June 23, 2020, Mike Mellon, from the Defender’s Police Accountability Unit, testified before City Council’s Public Safety Committee on issues of police accountability and transparency. The full written testimony is below. CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE TESTIMONY CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF THE TESTIMONY Dear Members of the Public…