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San Francisco Public Defender Statement on First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in San Francisco County Jail

San Francisco Public Defender Statement on  First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in San Francisco County Jail “While we knew it was nearly inevitable the virus would make its way into the jail, I am still deeply concerned to learn today that an incarcerated person in the San Francisco County Jail system tested positive for Coronavirus. This is the exact scenario...
•April 16, 2020
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SF Public Defender Mano Raju’s Statement on the Board of Supervisors Legislation to Close CJ4

San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju’s Statement on the Board of Supervisors Legislation to Close CJ4 April 14, 2020 “After months of collaborating with Supervisor Fewer’s office and community partners on the legislation to close County Jail 4, I am proud that it will be introduced at the Board of Supervisors meeting today. County Jail 4 has been a known...
•April 14, 2020
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Public Defender Mano Raju says “Zero Bail” measure is critical tool to prevent spread of COVID-19 in jails throughout the state

Public Defender Mano Raju Says “Zero Bail” measure is critical tool to prevent spread of COVID19 in jails throughout the state Today’s Emergency Bail Schedule implementation means people should be released from jails throughout the state starting at 5pm San Francisco — On April 6, the Judicial Council of California voted to implement a set of 11 emergency rules to...
•April 13, 2020
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Federal Judge orders ICE to release four detained immigrants at risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 infection

Federal Judge orders ICE to release four detained immigrants at risk of serious illness or death from COVID-19 infection SAN FRANCISCO – On April 8, 2020, a federal judge ordered the release of four immigrants detained in two ICE detention centers in California on the grounds that their age and medical conditions make them especially vulnerable to the potentially fatal COVID-19...
•April 9, 2020
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SF Public Defender & District Attorney Offer Expertise & Solutions for Safely Reducing the Statewide Prison Population Amid COVID-19

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•March 31, 2020
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