News, commentary, and stories from the folks at Restoring Justice and the people we serve.
The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution promises your right to a defense attorney. It promises that we will not be left voiceless. Yet, despite this mandate from the Constitution, the core problem in America’s criminal legal system is a failure to uphold this promise of adequate Public Defense. Investing in Public Defense will save lives, it will save money, and it will save our Constitution…
Read MoreSixty years ago, in April 1963, King was jailed in Birmingham, Alabama, after he defied a state court’s injunction and led a march of Black protesters without a permit, urging an Easter boycott of white-owned stores. A statement published in The Birmingham News, written by eight moderate white clergymen, criticized the march and other demonstrations…
Read MoreToo often in our country, women are vulnerable to a wide range of issues, including gender-based violence, economic insecurity, workplace discrimination, and inadequate access to health care…
Read MoreAlongside Women's History Month, we celebrate Public Defense month in March ahead of Gideon's Day - on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court enshrined our right to a lawyer against criminal accusations even if you cannot afford one. We fight to realize that dream for every one of our clients.
Read MoreRead this blog for some important updates about our work and the state of indigent defense in Harris County…
Read MoreWe’ve been fighting for free phone calls for years. While only an incremental win, we’re glad inmates’ oppression is lowered some from this!
Read MoreThis is the story of our client, Michael, who went from facing assault charges, prison time, and losing his son, to freedom and self-employment.
Read MoreRead how moving forward, we have realized a need for indigent defense culture change, and our new strategic plan highlights how we plan to make change. We’re finally ready to grow again. If you’re able this year-end, please join us by donating again. Thank you!
Read MoreLast week, some very important pieces were published highlighting the injustices happening every day inside Harris County Jail.
Read MoreFinal installment in our series giving a sneak preview of the program for our Healing Injustice conference on Oct. 28-29! Click to read a brief summary of where we’re headed with Holistic Defense, and we will see you at the conference! In Freedom’s name!
Read MorePart 2 of a 3 part series as a sneak preview of the program for our Healing Injustice conference on Oct. 28-29! Click to read a brief summary of why Holistic Defense matters, and come back next week for a “Where are we Headed” post!
Read MorePart 1 of a 3 part series as a sneak preview of the program for our Healing Injustice conference on Oct. 28-29! Click to read a brief summary of what is Holistic Defense, and come back next week for “Why It Matters” and in 2 weeks for “Where are we Headed” posts!
Read More
