Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union

We are the Union Attorneys of the Louisville Metro Public Defender's Office.

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

We unionized to strengthen the quality of our clients’ representation and advocate for changes that will directly benefit our clients. We are ready to make that a reality. However, management refuses to come to the table and bargain in good faith with us.
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[Jacob Munoz @jmunoz1_]

The Republican-led KY Senate and House have overrode Democratic Gov. Beshear's veto of HB 568, which merges the Louisville Public Defenders' corporation with the state.

The corporation's leadership supports the merger while its attorney union opposes it.

[Scott Hechinger @ScottHech]

The United States incarcerates more people *just pretrial on bail they can’t afford* than India incarcerates total.

[Brendon Woods @BrendonWoodsPD]

This system will never be just, it will never be fair, unless people realize the importance of funding public defenders. The one agency built to fight systemic racism, mass incarceration, corrupt cops, & prosecutors has always been underfunded. It is by design! #FundPublicDefense

[Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy @KY_DPA]

Happy National Public Defense Day!

March 18 marks the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court 9–0 ruling that states are required to provide an attorney for indigent people charged with a felony. #Gideon@60

[Neighborhood Defender Service @NeighborhoodDef]

We'd like to wish all public defenders a happy Public Defender's Day! On March 18th, 1963 (60 years ago today), the Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright that an attorney was a necessity for a fair trial. Thank you public defenders!

[Gideon's Promise @Gideons_Promise]

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Gideon v. Wainwright. Clarence Earl Gideon advocated for his constitutional rights and impacted our criminal legal system for many years to come.

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

Happy Gideon Day! It has been 60 years since Gideon v. Wainwright guaranteed a right to counsel for those who could not afford one. Shoutout to all of those in the public defender community and all the work you do for your clients! #publicdefenseday

[Trader Joe's United @TraderJoesUnite]

The Louisville challenged election hearing is in one week--here's how you can support us!

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

HB 568 passed the Kentucky House yesterday. The ramifications of this bill for our office, our colleagues, the state budget, and our client representation cannot be stressed enough. If you have time today, call your State Senator and tell them to vote NO on HB 568.

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

@jmunoz1_ One can only hope that we never hear about it ever again

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

Until then, we will see LMPD in court.

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

Yesterday, the DOJ found that LMPD and Louisville Metro engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law. The full 90 page report can be found here. https://t.co/SusBx2Ha3Y

[Louisville Metro Public Defenders Union @LvillePD_Union]

So we fight. Until they write out the union under HB 568. The bill is still pending the House vote in the General Assembly, and again today it is listed under the Orders of the Day. If you can call your legislators and write emails, we would appreciate it. https://t.co/sdxTKqSYLL

[Inquest @_inquest_]

Public defenders are among the closest to the people and communities harmed by mass incarceration. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, we're launching a series examining their role in how to get out of the current crisis. https://t.co/EwuWec0Bir

[Jacob Munoz @jmunoz1_]

House Bill 568 was not heard or voted on yesterday, but is on today's schedule.