Wayne County Public Defenders Announce Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

An appeals court has allowed a Michigan inmate’s lawsuit to move forward against an officer after an open cell door resulted in a 20+ stabbing in protective custody, according to recent court filings. Wayne County Public Defenders Set Strike Date Public defense lawyers handling 50% of cases for defendants who can’t afford one in Wayne … Read more

Haitian Florida Health Workers Face TPS Deadline

An estimated 36,350 Haitian nationals working on the front lines of health care in Florida face imminent removal and the loss of their work authorizations following a federal court ruling, a development that industry officials warn will severely strain elder care and hospital systems across the state. The total population of Haitian nationals in Florida … Read more