Fixing Legal Injustice in America: The Case for a Defender General of the United States

Andrea D. Lyon argues that the criminal justice system needs reform, with an office of the Defender General of the United States to represent and advocate for accused individuals. This office would raise its voice against injustices like the unnecessary killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the Texas Supreme Court's refusal to let an innocent man out of prison.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 02 April 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In the face of America's enduring legacy of slavery, racist policies, police misconduct, and mass incarceration, many are asking, "What can we do?" In her thought-provoking book, Andrea D. Lyon explores the flaws of the criminal justice system through the lens of clients' stories and historical context, compellingly advocating for systemic reform. Lyon proposes the creation of an Office of the Defender General of the United States, comparable in importance to the Attorney General and the Solicitor General, to represent and advocate for accused individuals collectively before the powers that be. This Defender General would speak out against injustices such as the unnecessary killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, as well as the Texas Supreme Court's refusal to release an innocent man, exonerated by DNA evidence, from prison. The United States desperately needs a Defender General to ensure justice and fairness for all.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 227 x 150 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538196939