WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025:

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Senate Judiciary Democrats Urge Robust Funding For Federal Defenders In FY26 Appropriations Bill

In a letter to leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senators admonish the proposed steep funding shortfall for Defender Services by the House, which would result in 600+ layoffs