The Socialist Origins of Public Defense
It’s no coincidence that Tiffany Cabán was a public defender before her radical campaign for Queens DA. The right to public defense wasn’t granted by elites. It was won by socialist-led mass movements.
1 Article by: John Sadek
John Sadek is a public defender in Worcester, Massachusetts, covering all of Worcester County. He organizes public defenders with SEIU Local 888 and has been involved in the MassDefenders organizing effort since 2016.