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S. 1102: Quality Defense Act of 2025

S. 1102 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, public defender offices and court-appointed private attorneys often face heavy caseloads, limited resources, and lower pay compared to prosecutors, which can strain the constitutional right to legal representation. This bill creates a federal grant… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.

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