Without counsel provided by the courts, thousands of Americans accused of federal crimes would go unrepresented. Without funding, the federal defenders won't be able to provide counsel. Without the federal defenders, prosecutions can't go forward under the Constitution. You see, everything breaks down when the federal defenders are not able to do their jobs. (03:51–03:57)
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Claims lack of funding will prevent federal defenders from providing counsel.
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