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Judges or elected officials in many counties nationwide have full oversight over public defense, a structure that can pressure public defenders to avoid making motions that may agitate a judge.

Public defense across the West suffers deep-rooted, decades-old problems. States have two solutions to consider: dole out more cash or shrink the criminal justice system.

Across the West, public defense systems face crushing caseloads, historic under-funding, structural problems, and severe staffing shortages, imperiling criminal defendants’ lives and often denying them their constitutional right to counsel.

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One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.

One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.

One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.

One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.

One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.

One thing Kirk Cousins does not have to worry about is getting snowed in, thanks to his super helpful neighbor.