News ‘Invisible’ crisis: Public defenders still underfunded and understaffed 60 years after key SCOTUS ruling March 17, 2023 Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Invisible’ crisis: Public defenders still underfunded and understaffed 60 years after key SCOTUS ruling The DOJ is urging renewed commitment to equal justice as public defense plagued by inadequate funding, short staffing and staggering caseloads