S 5247
Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2022
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This bill, the Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2022, aims to ensure that all defendants, regardless of their financial situation, have access to effective legal representation throughout the criminal and juvenile justice systems. It establishes a right for indigent defendants to receive counsel at the expense of the state and allows individuals to sue states and their subdivisions in federal court if they are denied effective counsel. The bill also provides a mechanism for class-action lawsuits to address systemic failures in providing legal representation, and includes provisions for attorney’s fees in successful cases.
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