When Judges Speak: Free Speech, Scrutiny, and the Limits of Judicial Neutrality
The First Amendment provides a sweeping command: “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech.” On its face, the protection seems simple. In practice, it is anything but. Over time,…
When Court-Appointed Representation Breaks Down: Ethics, Withdrawal, and the Duty to Do No Harm
Court-appointed criminal-defense work is among the most important responsibilities lawyers undertake. It is also among the most difficult. Representing indigent defendants fulfills a core mandate of…