Wren Publications
These reports mark 60 years since the landmark Gideon v. Wainwright decision, which guaranteed the right to an attorney for those who cannot afford one. We examined indigent defense in five counties, gathering input from stakeholders and offering recommendations to improve public defense systems across America.
This newsletter uncovers how those in power weaponize the criminal legal system to suppress democracy and maintain control, targeting Black, brown, and poor communities. It connects the dots between issues like mass incarceration and the criminalization of abortion, revealing a coordinated effort to limit who gets a say in our society. Each edition also highlights the powerful resistance efforts fighting back against these anti-democratic tactics.