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Timeline & Media

The Michael Smith Case

August 3, 2016
Suspect in Violent Confrontation with BART Police Released Pending Trial

September 13, 2016
Body Cams v. Smart Phones: Bart Arrest in SF Could Be a Test Case

September 16, 2016
Public Defender’s Office Files Motion to Dismiss Judge in BART Arrest Trial

September 21, 2016
Adachi Wants Judge Removed in BART Case, Alleging Bias

September 28, 2016
SF Judge Defends Herself Against Bias Claims

October 3, 2016
SF Public Defender Seeks Judge’s Removal From Battery Case

December 1, 2016
Defendant in BART Attack Case Loses Bid to Get Judge Removed

December 15, 2016
Not Guilty Verdict in BART Police Confrontation Trial

December 16, 2016
Acquittal for Michael Smith Beating by BART Cops on Video

December 21, 2016
Bart Police Body Cam Video Shows Violent Arrest of Suspect Later Acquitted

December 21, 2016
Pregnant Woman Held Face Down by BART Police Said Miscarriage Due to Excessive Force

December 21, 2016
SF Public Defender Calls on DA to Dismiss Charges in BART Excessive Force Case

December 30, 2016
No Retrial for Black Man Arrested by BART Police in Racially Charged Incident

THE FIGHT FOR IMMIGRATION DEFENDERS

November 17, 2016
San Francisco Public Defender Asks City to Fund Initiative to Protect Immigrants

November 29, 2016
Why We Should Provide Lawyers for Immigrants Facing Deportation

November 29, 2016
SF Legislation Proposes City Funding for Immigrant Legal Representation

December 5
SF's Sanctuary Backers Differ on Funding Issues

December 21, 2016
City Officials Clash Over Money for Immigrants' Legal Defense

January 1, 2017
Public Defender Attorney Fights for Immigrants Stuck in Limbo

February 2, 2017
It's Time to Hire Immigration Lawyers

February 16, 2017
Lines Softening on SF Funding Public Defense for Immigrants

February 19, 2017
SF Mayor Resists Funding Specialized Team of Immigration Lawyers

February 21, 2017
In Wake of Trump's New Immigration Directive, SF To Host Resisting Mass Deportation Forum

February 22, 2017
Supervisor Sandra Fewer Requests $2.2 Million for Immigrant Defense

March 1, 2017
Panel Discusses Deportation

March 2, 2017
SF Supes OK Funds to Defend Immigrants in Detention

March 8, 2017
Public Defender Launches Immigration Unit

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