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'Constitutional crisis' could threaten hundreds of criminal cases in Massachusetts
The growing fallout from a public defender work stoppage could now set criminal defendants free across Massachusetts.
'No constitutional crisis', AGC dismisses call for RCI on judicial appointments
There is no need for a royal commision of inquiry (RCI) nor an investigation by a parliamentary select committee on the ...
The Lowell Sun on MSN5d
‘Strong medicine’: SJC orders courts to begin potential release of indigent defendants as right-to-counsel crisis hits breaking point
Declaring a “systemic violation” of constitutional rights, Massachusetts’ highest court on Thursday ordered trial courts in ...
Malay Mail on MSN1d
No judicial crisis in Malaysia, says AGC amid calls for RCI over top court vacancies
The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has dismissed claims that Malaysia is facing a judicial crisis, rejecting calls for a ...
Lawrence Journal-World9d
Leader of Kansas public defender office resigns in face of budget cuts, constitutional crisis
Heather Cessna is resigning as executive director of the state public defender’s office after years of warning apathetic ...
Jefferson Public Radio13d
Oregon state lawmakers approve budget bill to help stem public defense crisis
The latest budget is a signal from state lawmakers that they want to ensure the current dollars are being spent wisely.
BusinessWorld10d
VP’s impeachment case dismissal could lead to constitutional crisis
THE POTENTIAL junking of the impeachment charges against Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio could lead to a constitutional crisis, analysts said at the weekend.