Maine Lawmakers Approve Emergency Funding for Public Defense
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Maine lawmakers unanimously approve emergency funding to sustain public defense system, averting potential collapse amid budget shortfall. The bill, totaling $22 million over two years, targets private lawyers handling low-income criminal defendants and child welfare cases. Governor Janet Mills is expected to sign the measure, ensuring the continuation of services and addressing the urgent need for fair trials under the Sixth Amendment.
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