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  • The bill, S. 5526, proposes the creation of a Federal Public Defender Commission intended to provide consistent and high-quality legal defense services for those who cannot afford them in federal cases. This commission would be responsible for appointing Federal Public Defenders across...

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    The bill wants to make a group called the Federal Public Defender Commission to help people who can't pay for a lawyer in court. This group would pick special lawyers, make rules about how they work, and make sure they have what they need to help people well.