the work of public defenders is not just the work of defending the accused. It's the work of upholding the fundamental legal principles that make up our Bill of Rights.
Alex Padilla: “the work of public defenders is not just the work of defending the accused. It's the work of upholding the fundamental…”
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Padilla emphasizes the role of public defenders in upholding constitutional rights.
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