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New Orleans
Joined July 2013
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Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
There's only 3 days left to apply — don't miss this opportunity to work at @OrleansDefender! OPD's Summer Law 2024 Clerkship is an intensive 10-week, hands-on program that starts on June 4. Law clerks assist attorneys in all aspects of criminal litigation.
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Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
THREAD. If you want to do some volunteering or if you're retired, a great thing to do is watch court. Join your local courtwatch program, or organize together with your community to start one. It will blow your mind, make you new friends, and make the right kind of enemies.
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Prosecution errors alone justify clemency consideration in Louisiana death row cases - Louisiana Illuminator lailluminator.com/2023/08/13…
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Please give to help us help others transition back into our communities, and be reunited with thier families.
Today is the day! All donations for #GivingTuesday directly support our clients as they navigate the criminal legal system and rebuild their lives after incarceration.
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Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
If you have a #Louisiana criminal record and believe it's getting in the way of finding a job, give us a ring or come to our #Reentry Legal Clinic Wednesday 5pm @ThriveNOLA to talk with a lawyer. @StepUpLA @LAProgressAct @FIPVOTENOLA @OrleansDefender @tcanola @LouisianaWorks
Seeking employment in #Louisiana with a #CriminalRecord? Believe it or not, there ARE laws that protect you (thx to partners @StepUpLA, @LAProgressAct)! If you think you didn't get a job or promotion b/c of your record, or lost a job b/c of it, call us for legal intake/screening.
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
.@NAPD2013 is offering free registration for 1000 current students in the areas of social work, law, and policy to attend their 3rd Annual Women's Conference, September 22-24.
Apply ASAP — the application closes once it reaches 1000 students: tinyurl.com/5N88PPCA
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
🧵: There's A LOT to unpack and reflect on after several months – actually much longer than that – of continued opposition against the repeal of civil liberty based protections we helped to establish for all New Orleanians with today's 4-2 vote in favor of passing Ord. 33,808...
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Members of the public are welcome to attend tomorrow's Jail Population Management Subcommittee meeting at 1pm, where OPSO will be present to answer YOUR questions!
Send us a DM or email [email protected] to learn more📢
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
BREAKING: A bill that for the 1st time places limits on the use of solitary for kids in LA now heads to the Gov for signature. It passed the Senate 33-1 last wk. 33-1! In Louisiana! Here's some background on the bill from after its passage in the House:
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Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Are you a #Louisiana resident who's been incarcerated at least 2 mos. in past 5 yrs, + need some legal advice on the issues below? Talk w/lawyers for FREE @ThriveNOLA Wed night! We'll also be doing consumer debt screening while you wait. @First72Plus @OrleansDefender @CityOfNOLA
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
1 in 2 #Louisiana children have a parent with a criminal #record. Every #parent deserves the #chance to rear #healthy and #happy #children, HB 707 expungements will help #families receive that #opportunity. #newstart #secondchance #newchance #newending #neo #freshstart #new
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Louisiana-WE SHOULD BE ASHAMED! Over the last 5 years, we have 41 new laws for more fees and costs.
We are asking for your attention and attendance on January 31st at 10 AM at the State Capitol for the final hearing requesting the immediate implementation of Article 875.2
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
FREE help available with your traffic tickets! Were you formerly incarcerated for at least 2 months? Do you have traffic tickets in ORLEANS PARISH prior to your incarceration? Every Wednesday 12pm-3pm, beginning 2/16/2022, visit an attorney, 2021 Lakeshore Drive, 5th Floor
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
$759 million per day in the United States to harm people and communities while failing, completely, to make our society healthier or safer. A spectacular, cruel, costly waste.
The US spent at least $277 billion on police and prisons last year, or $759 million per day:
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ALT The US spends at least $759 million per day on police and prisons. Estimate federal, state and local spending on law enforcement and corrections in 2021 is $277 billion. Here’s a breakdown of each component: Customs and Border Protection, $15 billion; Coast Guard, $13 billion; Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $8 billion; TSA, $5 billion; Federal training centers, $340 million; DHS aid to state/local police, $1.3 billion; DOD aid to state/local police, $89 million; US Marshals, $1.5 billion; National Security Division in DOJ, $117 million; Drug and Crime office, $550 million; FBI, $9.7 billion; DEA, $2.8 billion; ATF, $1.5 billion; Bureau of Prisons, $7.7 billion; DOJ aid to state/local police, $2.4 billion; Capitol Police, $515 million; state/local government spending on police, $123 billion; state/local government spending on prisons, $82 billion. Federal data is for 2021. State and local government data is for 2019.
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Head's up, Pres. Moreno says the Monday meeting will start at 9am and advised that CMs should bring their lunch AND their dinner....
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
During today's @NOLACityCouncil meeting with NOPD leadership discussing crime, Chief Ferguson mentions the Council can help solve this issue by reviewing and modifying "the ordinance banning the use of surveillance and intelligence gathering tech."
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
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We need solutions in our city that are centered in community, equitable justice, and safety! Join virtually this morning to ensure these solutions happen!
Link to agenda and meeting information in our bio! 🔗
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
This is what happens when no one pays attention to the Commission hearings outside of session. #justice #finesandfees #Louisiana #justiceforall #criminaljustice #legalsystem #sheriethomas #justicesystem #laleg #accountability #JAC
Orleans Public Defenders retweeted
Our #expungement clinic with @OrleansDefender is TONIGHT 5pm at @FIPVOTENOLA. #SecondChances #NewBeginnings #freshstart #NewChances @tcanola @LouisianaWorks @GoodwillSELA @musicculture504 @NOLAMission @TheOR_NOLA @OPPRCNOLA @First72Plus @The_Gambit @antigravitymag
