ACLU sues commonwealth; lawsuit over Pennsylvania public defense system

Name: ACLU sues commonwealth; lawsuit over Pennsylvania public defense system
Uploaded: 2024-06-13T21:03:00-0400
Duration: 47 s
Description: The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is suing the commonwealth over the state's public defense system, naming Gov. Josh Shapiro and leaders of the general assembly as defendants The ACLU of Pennsylvania's legal director says many people facing charges don't have adequate representation in court because of a lack of county funding.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is suing the commonwealth over the state's public defense system, naming Gov. Josh Shapiro and leaders of the general assembly as defendants The ACLU of Pennsylvania's legal director says many people facing charges don't have adequate representation in court because of a lack of county funding.