Kamala Harris' bill seeks to ease burden on public defenders
WASHINGTON (AP) ” Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris of California is introducing legislation, including a $250 million grant program, to ease the burden on public defenders around the country.The legislation, being introduced Wednesday, is the latest foray into criminal justice reform for Harris, a former prosecutor and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who has said she wants to make the system more just.According to a summary released by Harris’ Senate office, the proposal […]
