Gladwyn d’Souza

“The lack of counsel at magistration fatally undermines the fairness of criminal proceedings in Travis County,” states the federal lawsuit. 

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https://www.texasobserver.org/travis-county-magistration-aclu/

In Travis County, a Fight over Bail Hearings Has Big Stakes for Criminal Defendants

Some arrestees in Austin lack legal representation at a stage that can determine their cases’ outcome. The ACLU wants to change that.

The Texas Observer
Apr 16, 2024 at 5:08pmWeb