Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文
@manorajupd.bsky.social
The elected Public Defender of San Francisco, California. Courage. Humanity. Integrity. sfpublicdefender.org
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Thx to @seattleulaw.bsky.social Profs. Robert Boruchowitz &
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
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⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
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⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
We stand in solidarity with SF’s court clerks — whose work keeps our courts running.
Like our office, they’ve been stretched thin by rising case filings and growing workloads. We deeply appreciate their commitment to access to justice.
Read more from @missionlocal.org: bit.ly/courtclerks.
Like our office, they’ve been stretched thin by rising case filings and growing workloads. We deeply appreciate their commitment to access to justice.
Read more from @missionlocal.org: bit.ly/courtclerks.
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
We stand in solidarity with SF’s court clerks — whose work keeps our courts running.
Like our office, they’ve been stretched thin by rising case filings and growing workloads. We deeply appreciate their commitment to access to justice.
Read more from @missionlocal.org: bit.ly/courtclerks.
Like our office, they’ve been stretched thin by rising case filings and growing workloads. We deeply appreciate their commitment to access to justice.
Read more from @missionlocal.org: bit.ly/courtclerks.
✊ Know your rights. At the SF Immigrant Rights Commission, Immigration Unit mngr Jennifer Friedman highlighted our deportation defense work & Assist. Chief Attny Angela Chan gave recommendations to ensure law enforcement doesn’t aid ICE.
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San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission Special Hearing on October 27, 2025
YouTube video by SF Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs
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November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
✊ Know your rights. At the SF Immigrant Rights Commission, Immigration Unit mngr Jennifer Friedman highlighted our deportation defense work & Assist. Chief Attny Angela Chan gave recommendations to ensure law enforcement doesn’t aid ICE.
🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=mtx-GsWMGdc
@sfpublicdefender.sf.gov
🎥 youtube.com/watch?v=mtx-GsWMGdc
@sfpublicdefender.sf.gov
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Now, we're building on our success in the East Bay (and Los Angeles!) to bring our groundbreaking model to San Francisco — and we're partnering with @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov to build a network of San Francisco residents willing to open their homes to someone returning from prison. (2/4)
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Now, we're building on our success in the East Bay (and Los Angeles!) to bring our groundbreaking model to San Francisco — and we're partnering with @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov to build a network of San Francisco residents willing to open their homes to someone returning from prison. (2/4)
Thx to @seattleulaw.bsky.social Profs. Robert Boruchowitz &
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
📖 tinyurl.com/PubDefDJ
⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
📖 tinyurl.com/PubDefDJ
⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thx to @seattleulaw.bsky.social Profs. Robert Boruchowitz &
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
📖 tinyurl.com/PubDefDJ
⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
@ucirvinelaw.bsky.social Robert Chang for their
@dailyjournalcorp.bsky.social op-ed on how underfunding of public defenders vs. law enforcement undermines fairness for indigent, BIPOC people.
📖 tinyurl.com/PubDefDJ
⚖️ #FundPublicDefense
🎃 Happy Halloween from @sfpublicdefender and our amazing Magic Programs — @mo_magic415 and @bayviewmagic — who are out spreading joy with the children and families we serve!
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and magical night. 💜🕸️👻
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and magical night. 💜🕸️👻
October 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween from @sfpublicdefender and our amazing Magic Programs — @mo_magic415 and @bayviewmagic — who are out spreading joy with the children and families we serve!
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and magical night. 💜🕸️👻
Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and magical night. 💜🕸️👻
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We’re hiring misdemeanor & felony trial attorneys! Join one of the nation’s most respected public defender offices—fighting for justice, community power & our clients' rights. We seek attys committed to racial justice & to leveraging the law to uplift marginalized communities. tinyurl.com/PDRLawyer
October 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We’re hiring misdemeanor & felony trial attorneys! Join one of the nation’s most respected public defender offices—fighting for justice, community power & our clients' rights. We seek attys committed to racial justice & to leveraging the law to uplift marginalized communities. tinyurl.com/PDRLawyer
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📢San Francisco has long been a sanctuary—a city that celebrates our values of care, dignity and collective safety.
Sign & share this petition to urge Sheriff Paul Miyamoto to honor this commitment & uphold our city’s Sanctuary Ordinance.✍️ bit.ly/upholdsfsanctuary
@iceoutofca.bsky.social #ICEoutofSF
Sign & share this petition to urge Sheriff Paul Miyamoto to honor this commitment & uphold our city’s Sanctuary Ordinance.✍️ bit.ly/upholdsfsanctuary
@iceoutofca.bsky.social #ICEoutofSF
Urge SF Sheriff to Uphold Sanctuary
From preparing for ICE raids to unpacking the surprise announcement from Mayor Lurie, this week has truly been a roller coaster. But one thing is clear: not one cent of our local tax dollars should ev...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:13 PM
📢San Francisco has long been a sanctuary—a city that celebrates our values of care, dignity and collective safety.
Sign & share this petition to urge Sheriff Paul Miyamoto to honor this commitment & uphold our city’s Sanctuary Ordinance.✍️ bit.ly/upholdsfsanctuary
@iceoutofca.bsky.social #ICEoutofSF
Sign & share this petition to urge Sheriff Paul Miyamoto to honor this commitment & uphold our city’s Sanctuary Ordinance.✍️ bit.ly/upholdsfsanctuary
@iceoutofca.bsky.social #ICEoutofSF
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If you've experienced a low-level traffic stop in San Francisco in the past three years, the Center for Policing Equity wants to hear about it for a study on the effects of traffic stops.
Details, including compensation and the link to sign up, in the flyer. 👇🏾
Details, including compensation and the link to sign up, in the flyer. 👇🏾
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If you've experienced a low-level traffic stop in San Francisco in the past three years, the Center for Policing Equity wants to hear about it for a study on the effects of traffic stops.
Details, including compensation and the link to sign up, in the flyer. 👇🏾
Details, including compensation and the link to sign up, in the flyer. 👇🏾
SF needs housing & care for our most vulnerable residents--NOT armed federal troops terrorizing our city. We will fiercely defend those who protest the injustices of this administration. Thx @us.theguardian.com, for including my response to Trump’s threats: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
October 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
SF needs housing & care for our most vulnerable residents--NOT armed federal troops terrorizing our city. We will fiercely defend those who protest the injustices of this administration. Thx @us.theguardian.com, for including my response to Trump’s threats: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Our Young Defenders program—made possible by SF’s Opportunities for All—offers local high school students paid internships w/ our office to learn about the criminal legal system. In this video, Young Defender Joleen shares a key takeaway. Big thanks to intern Sai for their work on this video!
October 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our Young Defenders program—made possible by SF’s Opportunities for All—offers local high school students paid internships w/ our office to learn about the criminal legal system. In this video, Young Defender Joleen shares a key takeaway. Big thanks to intern Sai for their work on this video!
The SF Superior Court has dismissed the police union’s lawsuit challenging SF’s landmark policy limiting police pretextual stops (i.e., traffic stops that police use as a “pretext” to detain & search people). The policy remains in effect! Know Your Rights: sfpublicdefender.org/2024/07/16/1...
The SFPD will keep its policy limiting pretext traffic stops that disproportionately target people of color — a judge this week dismissed a police union lawsuit attempting to undo it.
via @miss-elenius.bsky.social
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via @miss-elenius.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/09/judg...
Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops
Judge Joseph M. Quinn found "legal defects" in suit attempting to undermine San Francisco's policy limiting minor traffic stops
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October 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The SF Superior Court has dismissed the police union’s lawsuit challenging SF’s landmark policy limiting police pretextual stops (i.e., traffic stops that police use as a “pretext” to detain & search people). The policy remains in effect! Know Your Rights: sfpublicdefender.org/2024/07/16/1...
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Gov. Newsom has signed #AB321 into law! The #BIDAct will allow judges to review relevant evidence before deciding if a “wobbler” is a misdemeanor or felony. Enormous thx to co-sponsors Californians for Safety & Justice + author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social! More ➡️ sfpublicdefender.org/2025/10/11/t...
The BID Act, Signed Into Law, Will Improve Fairness in Criminal Charging Decisions
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office, along with Californians for Safety and Justice—co-sponsors of AB 321, the Better Informed Decisions (BID) Act—are celebrating that California Gov.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Gov. Newsom has signed #AB321 into law! The #BIDAct will allow judges to review relevant evidence before deciding if a “wobbler” is a misdemeanor or felony. Enormous thx to co-sponsors Californians for Safety & Justice + author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social! More ➡️ sfpublicdefender.org/2025/10/11/t...
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We appreciate the Chinatown Community Development Center for their dedication to expanding affordable housing. 🏠 Our Assistant Chief Patti Lee had a great time at CCDC’s annual gala with Supervisors Chyanne Chen and Connie Chan and former Supervisor @thisisjanekim.bsky.social! 🙌
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We appreciate the Chinatown Community Development Center for their dedication to expanding affordable housing. 🏠 Our Assistant Chief Patti Lee had a great time at CCDC’s annual gala with Supervisors Chyanne Chen and Connie Chan and former Supervisor @thisisjanekim.bsky.social! 🙌
I was honored to help kickoff anti-human trafficking awareness month at S.F. Collaborative Against Human Trafficking. We @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov have been educating about labor trafficking/exploitation in jury trials and in public policy arenas.
October 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I was honored to help kickoff anti-human trafficking awareness month at S.F. Collaborative Against Human Trafficking. We @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov have been educating about labor trafficking/exploitation in jury trials and in public policy arenas.
Wonderful evening last night at the @cwclub.bsky.social discussing Second Chances w/the inspiring panel of Reverend Sonya Brunswick of Greater Life Foursquare Church, Eddy Zheng of the New Breath Foundation, and moderator Supe. Shamann Walton. Thanks to Virginia Cheung for organizing the panel.
October 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Wonderful evening last night at the @cwclub.bsky.social discussing Second Chances w/the inspiring panel of Reverend Sonya Brunswick of Greater Life Foursquare Church, Eddy Zheng of the New Breath Foundation, and moderator Supe. Shamann Walton. Thanks to Virginia Cheung for organizing the panel.
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Tonight at @cwclub.bsky.social in San Francisco:
• 6 PM PDT / The Art of Second Chances: Community-Led Pathways to Justice and Prosperity
With @manorajupd.bsky.social Sonya Brunswick, Eddy Zheng, and moderator Shamann Walton
Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events
• 6 PM PDT / The Art of Second Chances: Community-Led Pathways to Justice and Prosperity
With @manorajupd.bsky.social Sonya Brunswick, Eddy Zheng, and moderator Shamann Walton
Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events
October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Tonight at @cwclub.bsky.social in San Francisco:
• 6 PM PDT / The Art of Second Chances: Community-Led Pathways to Justice and Prosperity
With @manorajupd.bsky.social Sonya Brunswick, Eddy Zheng, and moderator Shamann Walton
Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events
• 6 PM PDT / The Art of Second Chances: Community-Led Pathways to Justice and Prosperity
With @manorajupd.bsky.social Sonya Brunswick, Eddy Zheng, and moderator Shamann Walton
Details & tickets: commonwealthclub.org/events
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Thx to our @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov Social Workers for making hygiene kits for our most vulnerable clients who visit our office. Many clients struggle w/meeting their basic needs & being system-involved is more destabilizing. The kits, sourced by staff contributions, offer them support & dignity.
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Thx to our @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov Social Workers for making hygiene kits for our most vulnerable clients who visit our office. Many clients struggle w/meeting their basic needs & being system-involved is more destabilizing. The kits, sourced by staff contributions, offer them support & dignity.
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Sign up for updates from our MAGIC teams in the Bayview & the Fillmore. Here are the latest community calendars w/resources supporting students, families, justice-involved community members and more!
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September 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Sign up for updates from our MAGIC teams in the Bayview & the Fillmore. Here are the latest community calendars w/resources supporting students, families, justice-involved community members and more!
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A wonderful time connecting w/community/civic leaders at the City Hall celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. In SF, our diversity is our strength. Congrats to honorees Rodrigo Lopez (Mission St. Vendor Assoc.), Claudia Arevali (SEIU Local 2015), & Dr. Estela Garcia (Instituto Familiar de la Raza).
September 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
A wonderful time connecting w/community/civic leaders at the City Hall celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. In SF, our diversity is our strength. Congrats to honorees Rodrigo Lopez (Mission St. Vendor Assoc.), Claudia Arevali (SEIU Local 2015), & Dr. Estela Garcia (Instituto Familiar de la Raza).
This Latinx-Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our communities & their contributions to our country. Public defenders thank & join our community partners as we stand up for the rights & wellbeing of our families, friends & neighbors. #ImmigrantRightsAreHumanRights
September 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This Latinx-Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our communities & their contributions to our country. Public defenders thank & join our community partners as we stand up for the rights & wellbeing of our families, friends & neighbors. #ImmigrantRightsAreHumanRights
The death penalty is inhumane, racist & expensive—yet CA has the largest death row in the U.S.: 565 individuals. Join me Thurs 9/11, 2pm @ SF City Hall w/ "Dead Man Walking" author Sister Helen Prejean, @jackiefielder.bsky.social & others to urge @governor.ca.gov to commute ALL death row sentences.
September 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The death penalty is inhumane, racist & expensive—yet CA has the largest death row in the U.S.: 565 individuals. Join me Thurs 9/11, 2pm @ SF City Hall w/ "Dead Man Walking" author Sister Helen Prejean, @jackiefielder.bsky.social & others to urge @governor.ca.gov to commute ALL death row sentences.
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Next stop: Gov’s desk! #AB321, the #BIDAct, passed out of the #CALeg. This bill would allow judges to review ALL relevant evidence before deciding if a “wobbler” is a misdemeanor or felony. Proud to co-sponsor w/Californians for Safety & Justice + big thx to author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social!
September 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Next stop: Gov’s desk! #AB321, the #BIDAct, passed out of the #CALeg. This bill would allow judges to review ALL relevant evidence before deciding if a “wobbler” is a misdemeanor or felony. Proud to co-sponsor w/Californians for Safety & Justice + big thx to author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social!
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Much appreciation to #BIDAct author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social. Check out our infographic to learn more about why the BID Act is needed.
September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Much appreciation to #BIDAct author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social. Check out our infographic to learn more about why the BID Act is needed.
When prosecutors overcharge cases but dismiss the case just before trial, it demonstrates how DAs regularly charge cases based on evidence that won’t hold up to a jury’s scrutiny. It also shows how public defenders are critical to preserving fairness in our courts. #FundPublicDefense
Case dismissed — Read our latest press release here:
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August 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
When prosecutors overcharge cases but dismiss the case just before trial, it demonstrates how DAs regularly charge cases based on evidence that won’t hold up to a jury’s scrutiny. It also shows how public defenders are critical to preserving fairness in our courts. #FundPublicDefense