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California Supreme Court,
California Courts of Appeal,
Appellate Practice

Aug. 25, 2021

ACLU, attorneys say fear prevents complaints about 3rd District

“Most of the attorneys with whom I spoke expressed an unwillingness to provide personal declarations about their experiences,” wrote Emilou H. MacLean, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California, in a declaration.

Three attorneys have filed declarations with the California Supreme Court stating delays on the 3rd District Court of Appeals harmed their clients. According to a declaration filed by an ACLU attorney, many more are afraid to speak out.

"Most of the attorneys with whom I spoke expressed an unwillingness to provide personal declarations about their experiences," Emilou H. MacLean, a senior staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California,...

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