American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania

News & Commentary Public Defenders Are at the Heart of the Long Fight To Realize Gideon’s Promise Constitutional rights are only as good as their implementation. More than fifty years later, Gideon’s promise—the right to counsel for individuals who cannot afford an attorney—remains unfulfilled. So we continue the fight.

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News & Commentary Public Defenders Are at the Heart of the Long Fight To Realize Gideon’s Promise Constitutional rights are only as good as their implementation. More than fifty years later, Gideon’s promise—the right to counsel for individuals who cannot afford an attorney—remains unfulfilled. So we continue the fight.

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