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Criminal Justice

Political Liberalism

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In Criminal Justice, We Get What We Pay For

Mar 30, 2026

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19 min read

In Criminal Justice, We Get What We Pay For

Indigent defense is a key part of any decent criminal justice system. But in many places, the incentives for public defenders don’t point toward justice.

Radley Balko
Radley Balko

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