Sen. Kamala Harris has unveiled a new plan to assist public defenders financially and prevent burnout
Sen. Kamala Harris unveiled Wednesday a new plan to assist public defenders financially and prevent burnout.
In addition, the proposal would allocate $5 million for non-profits and governments to train public defenders. It would also boost funding for a student loan repayment program housed under the Justice Department.
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