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BREAKING: @MontcoPA, which just fired 2 defenders for challenging horrific bail practices, just released a statement: “We remain wholly committed to supporting the vitally important work of the Public Defender office & their dedication to defending Constitutional rights.” *B.S.*
Them: The Defender office’s “zealous advocacy on behalf of their clients must continue to extend beyond the courtroom.”

Me: How do you expect that to happen when you fired the two heads of the office for advocating for their clients in and “beyond the courtroom?”

*B.S.*
Them: “Their efforts to provide a holistic approach to the extra-legal concerns of those they represent is a model for Defenders offices across the country.”

Me: Then why did you punish (& now discourage) the office for doing exactly what you now praise them for doing?

*B.S.*
Them: “Montgomery Cnty is in full support of justice reform efforts & specifically cash bail reform.”

Me: Then why have you blocked thousands of people who see a judge & have bail set every year in your county from having a lawyer? And then fire those who dare complain?

*B.S.*
Them: “We’re dedicated to eliminating the negative impacts currently felt by many people of color as well as economically disadvantaged members of the community due to current cash bail system.”

Then why fire the 2 biggest champions for racial equality in your county?

*B.S.*
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