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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 24/04/2026

Today we joined public defenders nationwide in wearing black to protest rising caseloads & offices that are underfunded & overburdened. Across the U.S., poor people are unfairly prosecuted, take bad plea deals & are unjustly punished because defenders lack adequate resources. tinyurl.com/Defender423

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 23/04/2026

Pierre Constant spent 18+ months in jail for an attack he did not commit. Jurors acquitted Constant, in a case rife with police and DA delays and violations. Prosecutors took more than a year to give the defense exonerating DNA evidence. sfpublicdefender.org/2026/04/21/j...

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Jury Acquits Man After DNA Evidence Indicating Innocence Was Withheld for Over a Year

On April 10, a San Francisco jury fully acquitted 38-year-old Pierre Constant of all charges after he spent more than 18 months in jail for an attack in the Tenderloin he did not commit.

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 23/04/2026

📣 Wear black on 4/23 📣 Join with @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov & defenders across the U.S. in wearing black on Thursday. We are raising the alarm on rising defender workloads and chronically understaffed, underfunded, & overburdened defender offices. Learn more: sfpublicdefender.org/2026/04/22/p...

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Public Defenders Across Country to Wear Black on Thursday to Protest Underfunding

Joining with public defenders across the country, San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju is calling on everyone who supports the Constitutional right to counsel to wear black on Thursday…

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and the incredible people who keep our office running every day. Their skill, dedication, and care make it possible for us to support our clients and stand up for justice. We’re deeply grateful—thank you for all you do.

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 21/04/2026

#AB1917, the Respect Judicial Decisions Act, passed the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee! Thx to bill author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social for working to strengthen fairness & due process in our courts, and to fellow co‑sponsors Californians for Safety & Justice, CA Attys for Criminal Justice.

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 14/04/2026

An appeals court affirmed it's halting a $26K fine against SF Public Defender @manorajupd.bsky.social. Lower court Judge Harry Dorfman fined Raju for declining some felony cases due to overburdened attys & staff. The ofc still handles the vast majority of cases. sfpublicdefender.org/2026/04/10/c...

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 09/04/2026

A San Francisco court has dismissed all charges against nudism activist Martin Moulton, 59, who was arrested after a park ranger choked him at a Jan. 17 vigil for Bob Weir. Read more here: sfpublicdefender.org/2026/04/08/c...

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Court Dismisses Charges Against Activist Whom Park Ranger Choked During Bob Weir Vigil

On March 27, a San Francisco court dismissed all charges against nudism activist Martin Moulton, 59, who was arrested after being choked by a park ranger during a January public vigil for Grateful…

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Great hearing from Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr about leadership today w/ city leaders. Really appreciate his willingness to speak out on social justice issues & his PSA for SF's Be The Jury program, our initiative to increase economic & racial diversity on juries. More: tinyurl.com/KerrBeTheJury

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 27/03/2026

We are heartened & so appreciative of the support we're receiving for our stance against crushing workloads and in support of our clients’ Constitutional right to effective counsel. Thanks, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, @nlada.bsky.social & the American Council of Chief Defenders!

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 23/03/2026

Legal leaders nationwide support SF Public Defender Mano Raju, who is standing up for clients & against crushing staff workloads. The court may unjustly sanction him for it. 📣Stand w/ us tomorrow: 1:30pm, Dept 22, 850 Bryant St., SF.📣Our community deserves a fully-resourced public defense office.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Gideon Day marks the 1963 SCOTUS decision that established the right to an attorney for anyone charged w/a crime, regardless of ability to pay. Pub defs have a constitutional duty & great privilege to protect the rights of the ppl we rep while pushing for a more just/equitable legal system&society.

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 18/03/2026

📢 Check out our office’s Community Budget Presentation to learn about our goals, the vital work we do, and our budget. Public defenders are essential to protecting constitutional rights, ensuring fairness, and giving a voice to people who can’t afford an attorney. tinyurl.com/PDR2026Budget

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

AB 1917 is a simple amendment to the court process that will increase transparency/efficiency/ fairness. We @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov are committed to protecting the rights of ppl accused of crimes. AB1917’s basic principle: people should not face criminal charges that are not supported by evidence.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Right now, prosecutors can add back charges that a judge has already dismissed after a preliminary hearing without offering any reasoning. AB 1917 restores due process by ensuring that prosecutors cannot add back dismissed charges without an explanation.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#AB1917, the Respect Judicial Decisions Act, passed the CA Assembly Public Safety Committee! Thx to bill author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social for recognizing the need to strengthen fairness & due process in our courts, and to our fellow co‑sponsors Californians for Safety and Justice and CACJ. 🧵

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 17/03/2026

For years, cops used minor violations as excuses (pretexts) to stop & search Black and brown drivers. The Pretext Stop Policy addresses those harms while keeping communities safe. Read the study: bppj.berkeley.edu/news/data-re... 🚨 Voice your support of this policy at sfpd.commission@sfgov.org.

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Data Reveals Effectiveness of Pretext Traffic Stop Bans in San Francisco | Berkeley Public Policy Journal

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 17/03/2026

🚨New, independent UC Berkeley research shows that SF's Pretext Stops Policy is WORKING.🚨 Check out the researcher's SF Chronicle op-ed: tinyurl.com/Chron-pretext. The analysis found that the policy *reduced* disproportionate stops of Black & Latino drivers without sacrificing anyone’s safety.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Honored to speak at the Harvard Law APALSA Conference about my journey to becoming an elected Public Defender & our office’s work advocating for system-impacted people. Grateful to APALSA organizers for creating space to discuss public interest paths for aspiring API lawyers. The future is bright.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Honored to celebrate the opening of the Just Home project on 3rd St—housing & support for Transitional Age Youth. Housing is a critical need for our @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov clients & can be life-changing. Grateful to local policy dir. Carolyn Goossen and partners for their work making this happen.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

In my OpEd, I explain why we shouldn’t accept a system where the quality or timeliness of justice depends on the limited resources of public defenders. A new national workload study affirms: if we’re serious abt justice, we must be serious abt funding public defense. sfbayview.com/2026/02/we-c...

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We can’t claim to value justice while starving public defense

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ICE Out of CA coalition @iceoutofca.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Breaking: AB 1537 by Asm. Isaac Bryan, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act, has PASSED out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee! Thank you to Asm. Bryan @ib2real.bsky.social, to the committee members who voted “aye,” and all who supported! 1/

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

⭐ Join us Friday, 2/27 from noon-2 p.m. for a webinar event: San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju will talk with author and former public defender Emily Galvin Almanza about her new book, “The Price of Mercy.” ⚖️ ➡️ Register at tinyurl.com/PubDefAlmanza or use the QR code.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year. In the Chinese Year of the Horse, may we accelerate toward greater justice & humanity. #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse

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Nick Schultz @asmnickschultz.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📣 NEW BILL INTRODUCED AB 1917, the “Respect Judicial Decisions Act”, upholds judicial discretion & enhances due process rights by requiring prosecutors to file a motion to add back charges that were previously dismissed by a judge at a preliminary hearing. Track updates: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

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Vera Institute of Justice @vera.org · 03/02/2026

In the words of Vera’s Claudia Gonzalez, “Punishment is not prevention, and prison is not a path forward.” Diversion programs provide a non-punitive alternative to incarceration and addresses trauma, promotes healing, and helps break the cycle of incarceration. www.marinij.com/2026/01/28/o...

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California Voice: Diversion a lifeline for those in school-to-prison pipeline

A proposed state law offers non-violent offenders the chance to change ‘their lives, support their families and pay restitution to those they’ve harmed.’

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 05/02/2026

Did you know that the San Francisco “pretext stops” policy is showing early signs of success in reducing racial profiling during police traffic stops? It’s a great start, but there’s still a long way to go…

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 05/02/2026

We @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov were honored to kick off #BlackHistoryMonth w/ Jeffery Robinson, exec dir. of the Who We Are Project. He gave an amazing training on trial storytelling, & spoke about 100 years of BHM—reminding us of our shared history & public defenders’ role fighting anti-Black racism.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

📢 Join Our Community Budget Presentation! Thursday, 2/12/26, 11:00 AM In person or via Zoom Come learn about our goals, the vital work we do, & our budget. Public defenders are essential to protecting constitutional rights, ensuring fairness, & giving a voice to people who can’t afford an attorney.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Public defender offices are chronically underfunded across the country, eroding people's Constitutional right to effective counsel & due process. In this op-ed @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov Chief Atty Matt Gonzalez explains why our office has been forced to declare unavailable on a small # of new cases.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Honored to keynote the CA Coalition for Prosecutorial Integrity summit in SF put on by @itchy-cpi.bsky.social. As public defenders, we see how prosecutorial overcharging perpetuates state violence. We’re inspired by the NY DA accountability commission the Coalition has built.

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ICE Out of CA coalition @iceoutofca.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today we joined local leaders in SF to support Asm @ib2real.bsky.social's AB 1537, the No Side Jobs for ICE Act. Our coalition is proud to sponsor this important bill. www.courthousenews.com/california-b... 1/

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California bill would bar local officers from taking second job with ICE

Supporters of the bill say that California, as a sanctuary state, shouldn't allow its officers to perform immigration enforcement duties.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Thx to Asm. Bryan for authoring, the ICE Out of CA Coalition for sponsoring, and Supe. Mahmood for supporting AB 1537, the “No Side Jobs for ICE” Act. ICE continues to terrorize communities, tear families apart, and operate w/little accountability. Together we stand to defend our communities.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

From widespread reports of ICE kidnappings to the killing of Renée Good, we’ve seen the devastating harm this rogue agency inflicts. We’re standing w/SF Supe Mahmood to support AB 1537, a critical state bill to protect Californians by preventing local & state law enforcement from working for ICE.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

To honor and celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, the ‘beautiful community’ came out to show our relentless dedication to justice for all. Thanks so much to the SF Interfaith Council for the inspirational gathering to connect with one another on the work ahead. #MLK

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ICE Out of CA coalition @iceoutofca.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🚨ICE has spent millions trying to recruit local police and sheriffs. And right now, nothing in state law prevents local officers from taking “side jobs” as deportation agents. AB 1537 by @isaacgbryan.bsky.social will CLOSE this loophole. We’re proud to sponsor this important bill. 🧵

Statewide coalition will champion bill
to ensure police, sheriffs can’t work side jobs for ICE

The ICE Out of CA Coalition, made up of over 30 organizations across the state, announced that it will sponsor AB 1537 by Asm. Isaac Bryan.

The bill would prohibit state and local law enforcement officers from working “side jobs” with ICE, CBP, DHS, or any other entities engaged in the arrest or detention of Californians, including private security companies which contract with ICE to carry out abductions.

The introduction of the legislation comes as ICE continues to violently terrorize, abduct and harm community members across the country and as the Trump admin. ramps up attempts to dramatically increase the number of deportation agents.

With recent advertising campaigns, ICE has directly sought to recruit police and sheriffs. AB 1537 will shine a light of public scrutiny on these attempts, requiring disclosure of any “offer of, request for, or attempt at secondary employment that involves assisting with or engaging in immigration enforcement” and ensuring such records are available to the public.

The coalition stated:

“ICE is desperately seeking more agents to abduct our neighbors and tear families apart and is actively trying to recruit police and sheriffs. Despite the protections we’ve passed in California, we need to do much more. And this bill addresses one serious loophole: nothing in state law prevents officers from working ‘side jobs’ as deportation agents. Asm. Bryan’s bill will provide urgently-needed transparency and set a commonsense statewide policy. We look forward to partnering with the Assemblymember to advance this crucial legislation ensuring law enforcement in California are prohibited from taking side-jobs as ICE agents.”

Asm. Bryan:

“If you take an oath to protect and serve communities in California, you should not be allowed to take a second job with ICE rooted in terrorizing those same communities. It’s time to close this loophole.”

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 11/01/2026

First week of January 2026 @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov in the news: •uplifting benefits of Drug Court expansion @sfchronicle.com •seeking corrections @abc7.bsky.social & @nbcbayarea.com • providing updates & condolences re: stabbing of social worker at SF General @kqednews.kqed.org @missionlocal.org

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

We mourn Renee Nicole Good, killed by ICE in Minnesota. This murder is a painful reminder that ICE is a violent and unaccountable agency that has long terrorized immigrant communities and torn families apart. SF stands firm in Sanctuary and supports ICE-Free Zones and CA AB 1537.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Our Young Defender program—made possible by SF’s Opportunities for All—offers local high school students paid internships w/ our office to learn about the criminal legal system. In this video, Young Defender Zachariah shares a key takeaway. Big thanks to intern Sai for their work on this video!

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

It was great to see @aclu-norcal.bsky.social Exec Director Abdi Soltani & Stand Together Contra Costa Director Ali Saidi at the Iranian American Bar Association’s national gala! Proud to honor Iranian American attys and to celebrate orgs working to safeguard everyone’s Constitutional & human rights.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our Young Defender program—made possible by SF’s Opportunities for All—offers local high school students paid internships w/ our office to learn about the criminal legal system. In this video, Young Defender Amir shares a key takeaway. Big thanks to intern Sai for their work on this video!

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San Francisco Public Defender's Office @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov · 18/12/2025

Yesterday, we delivered a community demand letter from 30+ orgs to SF leaders following the mass strip search of women in jail. The demands call for accountability, survivor support, independent investigation, and real oversight. Read and share our letter.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

For December, we @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov thank all of our community partners. Our motto “Greater Than One” reflects our commitment to building community health & safety through collaboration. Our partners inspire us & strengthen our impact. We’re grateful to serve San Franciscans alongside them.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The films depict the lives of current & former @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov clients in a way that brings their humanity & personal evolution to life—a stark contrast to how the crim legal system flattens the humanity of people accused of crimes. The films were funded by a @fordfoundation.org grant.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

It was a magical evening w/a packed house at the Roxie Theater for the screening of 3 films from the Adachi Project’s new “DEFENDER–Off the Record” series. We were honored to have our clients who were featured in the films & filmmakers from Even/Odd join a panel w/moderator @bootsriley.bsky.social.

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

As Public Defenders, we understand that the fear of immigration enforcement can keep families from schools, clinics & essential services. City buildings must be places of dignity—not detention. Proud to support Sups. @bilalmahmood.bsky.social and Chyanne Chen’s ICE-Free Zones Ordinance. #ICEoutofSF

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Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju 力儲文 @manorajupd.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Adachi Project is back with 'DEFENDER—Off the Record' — a new series of short films about @sfpublicdefender clients: Sal, Prezi, and Julia. Join us for a special screening 12/2 at 6pm; $10 tix available at Roxie.com. Followed by a panel moderated by Boots Riley w/film subjects & filmmakers.

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