May is Jewish American Heritage Month and we’re honoring the contributions American Jews have made, and continue to make, to our nation’s history, culture, and society.

Public defenders came together today at the @latinopda annual Cinco de Mayo celebration to award outstanding High School Seniors from the LA Community with a series of scholarships. These students exemplify what it means to not only achieve academically, but also to be a strong voice in advocating for their community. Congratulations to all the recipients - we can’t wait to see how you’ll shape the future!

BALANCE THE SCALES
 
We are standing in support of Assembly Member Ash Kalra putting forth ACR 159: Indigent Defense. This resolution affirms the essential role of public defenders in protecting constitutional rights while recognizing the ongoing challenges of workloads and chronic underfunding.

STRUCTURAL IMBALANCE
 
As @rdg_lapubdef said, we cannot continue to expect public defenders to uphold constitutional rights while funding them at a fraction of prosecutors and law enforcement. The disparity puts human lives and the Sixth Amendment at risk."

FUND PUBLIC DEFENSE
 
The @californiapublicdefenders is calling for the allocation of $45 million in funding over three years. The right to counsel requires sustained funding. Balance the scales. Fund Public Defense.

This month, we are celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing how the incredible contributions of these diverse cultures have positively shaped LA County.