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