Wayne
@justicedragon.bsky.social
Executive Director National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National trial lawyer and lecturer. Defender of Liberty.
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Birrell & Wayne conclude that when we "shortchange defenders, we are not just failing lawyers; we are failing the American promise of fair trials." To prevent this, they urge Congress to fully fund public defense as a "constitutional imperative." Read the op-ed:
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A Crisis in Our Courts: Why Federal Public Defense Needs Our Immediate Attention – DC Journal - InsideSources
The government ran out of money to pay for justice. That's the stark reality that federal public defense lawyers across the country are facing. With
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September 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Birrell & Wayne conclude that when we "shortchange defenders, we are not just failing lawyers; we are failing the American promise of fair trials." To prevent this, they urge Congress to fully fund public defense as a "constitutional imperative." Read the op-ed:
dcjournal.com/a-crisis-in-...
dcjournal.com/a-crisis-in-...
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🗽@NACDL.org joined with partners in DC on April 30 -- the last day of Second Chances Month -- to celebrate the reintroduction of the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, bipartisan federal bills to expand access to second chances.
May 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🗽@NACDL.org joined with partners in DC on April 30 -- the last day of Second Chances Month -- to celebrate the reintroduction of the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act, bipartisan federal bills to expand access to second chances.
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1/4 Check out the amici brief filed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (@NACDLorg) and the New York Council of Defense Lawyers in Perkins Coie v. DOJ. It's a powerful statement in support of Perkins Coie's motion for summary judgment. www.nacdl.org/brief/Perkin...
April 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
1/4 Check out the amici brief filed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (@NACDLorg) and the New York Council of Defense Lawyers in Perkins Coie v. DOJ. It's a powerful statement in support of Perkins Coie's motion for summary judgment. www.nacdl.org/brief/Perkin...
“George Conway, a frequent Trump critic and a former partner at a major law firm, told NBC News that firms need to look beyond the bottom line:
“‘They have a moral duty to defend the very system that has allowed them to make the kind of money that they make. …
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“‘They have a moral duty to defend the very system that has allowed them to make the kind of money that they make. …
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Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.
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March 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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🧵 Nation's Criminal Defense Bar (@NACDL.org) Condemns Attack on Judge Boasberg and Erosion of Due Process in Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members
NACDL expresses concern regarding deportations of Venezuelans accused of gang membership without a hearing.
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NACDL expresses concern regarding deportations of Venezuelans accused of gang membership without a hearing.
www.nacdl.org/newsrelease/...
NACDL - News Release ~ Erosion of Due Process in Deportations
NACDL Condemns Attack on Judge and Erosion of Due Process in Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members – Washington, DC (March 18, 2025) –The National Association of Criminal Defense ...
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March 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
🧵 Nation's Criminal Defense Bar (@NACDL.org) Condemns Attack on Judge Boasberg and Erosion of Due Process in Deportation of Alleged Venezuelan Gang Members
NACDL expresses concern regarding deportations of Venezuelans accused of gang membership without a hearing.
www.nacdl.org/newsrelease/...
NACDL expresses concern regarding deportations of Venezuelans accused of gang membership without a hearing.
www.nacdl.org/newsrelease/...
The Constitution's framers enshrined freedom of speech to facilitate democracy, and the rights to representation and confrontation to protect against arbitrary state power—an experience they knew firsthand with the King, said NACDL ED Lisa Wayne.
March 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The Constitution's framers enshrined freedom of speech to facilitate democracy, and the rights to representation and confrontation to protect against arbitrary state power—an experience they knew firsthand with the King, said NACDL ED Lisa Wayne.
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Nation’s Defense Bar Concerned Over Actions Against Covington & Burling, Citing Right to Counsel
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expresses its deep concern regarding the recent actions taken against Covington & Burling,
Nation’s Defense Bar Concerned Over Actions Against Covington & Burling, Citing Right to Counsel
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expresses its deep concern regarding the recent actions taken against Covington & Burling,
February 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Nation’s Defense Bar Concerned Over Actions Against Covington & Burling, Citing Right to Counsel
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expresses its deep concern regarding the recent actions taken against Covington & Burling,
Nation’s Defense Bar Concerned Over Actions Against Covington & Burling, Citing Right to Counsel
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) expresses its deep concern regarding the recent actions taken against Covington & Burling,
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It will take more than a few AUSA’s who resign before this path changes course.
It will take more than a few AUSA’s who resign before this path changes course.
DOJ 'on the edge of a full-scale revolt' over Trump appointee's threats: legal expert
The resignation of the acting U.S. attorney representing the Southern District of New York, followed by several of her colleagues also walking, over demands and threats from the top DOJ officials to d...
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February 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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It will take more than a few AUSA’s who resign before this path changes course.
It will take more than a few AUSA’s who resign before this path changes course.
February 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
"As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch," Buttigieg said.
January 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
"As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of millions of flights on our watch," Buttigieg said.
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January 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
In the 11th hour. Mr. Peltier will not die in prison.
"His conviction has long been a stain on the American justice system, a symbol of systemic racism and the erosion of due process."
January 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In the 11th hour. Mr. Peltier will not die in prison.
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“We are elated for those whose sentences were commuted and their families, but well aware that our system of over-policing, over-charging, and over-sentencing continues to disproportionately harm Black and brown communities,” said NACDL President Christopher Wellborn.
January 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“We are elated for those whose sentences were commuted and their families, but well aware that our system of over-policing, over-charging, and over-sentencing continues to disproportionately harm Black and brown communities,” said NACDL President Christopher Wellborn.
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“Even as critical sentencing reforms have passed, we have watched as individuals languish in prison for charges which would now result in much lower sentences,” said @nacdl.org Executive Director Lisa Wayne (@justicedragon.bsky.social).
January 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Even as critical sentencing reforms have passed, we have watched as individuals languish in prison for charges which would now result in much lower sentences,” said @nacdl.org Executive Director Lisa Wayne (@justicedragon.bsky.social).
Individuals have languished in prison for charges which today would result in much lower sentences. President Biden has set a record for the most presidential pardons and commutations in U.S. history. A result of the continued impact of America’s cruel and racist war on drugs.
January 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Individuals have languished in prison for charges which today would result in much lower sentences. President Biden has set a record for the most presidential pardons and commutations in U.S. history. A result of the continued impact of America’s cruel and racist war on drugs.
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Firefighter brigade of Mexicans has joined the effort to contain the flames in Los Angeles.
January 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Firefighter brigade of Mexicans has joined the effort to contain the flames in Los Angeles.
Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates. Doing the right thing or is it right?
January 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Due To “Slavery Clause,” 30% Of LA Fires Are Being Fought By Inmates. Doing the right thing or is it right?
Do we care enough?
Seriously, yet again? (Remember, Kentucky police killed Breonna Taylor, 26.) Kentucky police fatally shoot man while serving warrant at wrong home. Doug Harless killed by police officers at home at 511 Vanzant Rd despite search warrant intended for 489 Vanzant Rd. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Kentucky police fatally shoot man while serving warrant at wrong home
Doug Harless killed by police officers at home at 511 Vanzant Road despite search warrant intended for 489 Vanzant Road
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December 31, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Do we care enough?
“We are grateful to President Biden for taking a stand against the death penalty,” said NACDL Executive Director Lisa Wayne (@justicedragon.bsky.social). “The death penalty is a stain on our criminal legal system. We are deeply concerned by President Trump’s promise to resume federal executions.
December 24, 2024 at 2:30 AM
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“We are grateful to President Biden for taking a stand against the death penalty,” said NACDL Executive Director Lisa Wayne (@justicedragon.bsky.social). “The death penalty is a stain on our criminal legal system. We are deeply concerned by President Trump’s promise to resume federal executions.
December 23, 2024 at 5:47 PM
“We are grateful to President Biden for taking a stand against the death penalty,” said NACDL Executive Director Lisa Wayne (@justicedragon.bsky.social). “The death penalty is a stain on our criminal legal system. We are deeply concerned by President Trump’s promise to resume federal executions.
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🧵Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), the Senate’s only former federal public defender, joined by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), introduced the Federal Public Defense Commission Act, which would address structural concerns in the federal public defense system.
December 16, 2024 at 8:08 PM
🧵Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), the Senate’s only former federal public defender, joined by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), introduced the Federal Public Defense Commission Act, which would address structural concerns in the federal public defense system.
Biden Announces Largest Single-Day Act of Clemency in Modern History President to commute sentences of around 1,500 people.
To be clear most of these individuals have been out of prison and reintegrated back home. Many more petitions of deserving individuals pending. Hopeful he is just warming up.
To be clear most of these individuals have been out of prison and reintegrated back home. Many more petitions of deserving individuals pending. Hopeful he is just warming up.
December 12, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Biden Announces Largest Single-Day Act of Clemency in Modern History President to commute sentences of around 1,500 people.
To be clear most of these individuals have been out of prison and reintegrated back home. Many more petitions of deserving individuals pending. Hopeful he is just warming up.
To be clear most of these individuals have been out of prison and reintegrated back home. Many more petitions of deserving individuals pending. Hopeful he is just warming up.