The elected Public Defender of San Francisco, California. Courage. Humanity. Integrity. sfpublicdefender.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mk4hzt447223Today we’re celebrating Administrative Professionals Day and the incredible people who keep our office running every day. Their skill, dedication, and care make it possible for us to support our clients and stand up for justice. We’re deeply grateful—thank you for all you do.22 Apr 2026 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4hzt447223https://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mik6kbmkac2jGreat hearing from Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr about leadership today w/ city leaders. Really appreciate his willingness to speak out on social justice issues & his PSA for SF's Be The Jury program, our initiative to increase economic & racial diversity on juries. More: tinyurl.com/KerrBeTheJury02 Apr 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mik6kbmkac2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mhe5hhmyk22cGideon Day marks the 1963 SCOTUS decision that established the right to an attorney for anyone charged w/a crime, regardless of ability to pay. Pub defs have a constitutional duty & great privilege to protect the rights of the ppl we rep while pushing for a more just/equitable legal system&society.18 Mar 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe5hhmyk22chttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mhc2nqyzq223#AB1917, the Respect Judicial Decisions Act, passed the CA Assembly Public Safety Committee! Thx to bill author @asmnickschultz.bsky.social for recognizing the need to strengthen fairness & due process in our courts, and to our fellow co‑sponsors Californians for Safety and Justice and CACJ. 🧵17 Mar 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhc2nqyzq223https://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mgt5i2tb2223Honored to speak at the Harvard Law APALSA Conference about my journey to becoming an elected Public Defender & our office’s work advocating for system-impacted people. Grateful to APALSA organizers for creating space to discuss public interest paths for aspiring API lawyers. The future is bright.12 Mar 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgt5i2tb2223https://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mgipk2onwc2aHonored to celebrate the opening of the Just Home project on 3rd St—housing & support for Transitional Age Youth. Housing is a critical need for our @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov clients & can be life-changing. Grateful to local policy dir. Carolyn Goossen and partners for their work making this happen.07 Mar 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgipk2onwc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mggpdhmdxs2xIn my OpEd, I explain why we shouldn’t accept a system where the quality or timeliness of justice depends on the limited resources of public defenders. A new national workload study affirms: if we’re serious abt justice, we must be serious abt funding public defense. https://sfbayview.com/2026/02/we-cant-claim-to-value-justice-while-starving-public-defense/07 Mar 2026 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggpdhmdxs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mfnnunqlr225⭐ Join us Friday, 2/27 from noon-2 p.m. for a webinar event: San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju will talk with author and former public defender Emily Galvin Almanza about her new book, “The Price of Mercy.” ⚖️ ➡️ Register at tinyurl.com/PubDefAlmanza or use the QR code.25 Feb 2026 02:42 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfnnunqlr225https://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mf3ox5oe722lWishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year. In the Chinese Year of the Horse, may we accelerate toward greater justice & humanity. #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse17 Feb 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3ox5oe722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3me327zpiss24📢 Join Our Community Budget Presentation! Thursday, 2/12/26, 11:00 AM In person or via Zoom Come learn about our goals, the vital work we do, & our budget. Public defenders are essential to protecting constitutional rights, ensuring fairness, & giving a voice to people who can’t afford an attorney.04 Feb 2026 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3me327zpiss24https://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mdorfmfxuc2cPublic defender offices are chronically underfunded across the country, eroding people's Constitutional right to effective counsel & due process. In this op-ed @sfpublicdefender.sf.gov Chief Atty Matt Gonzalez explains why our office has been forced to declare unavailable on a small # of new cases. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Jan 2026 02:28 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdorfmfxuc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mdoqqsygck2nHonored to keynote the CA Coalition for Prosecutorial Integrity summit in SF put on by @itchy-cpi.bsky.social. As public defenders, we see how prosecutorial overcharging perpetuates state violence. We’re inspired by the NY DA accountability commission the Coalition has built.31 Jan 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdoqqsygck2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/manorajupd.bsky.social/post/3mcxv2cmems2gFrom widespread reports of ICE kidnappings to the killing of Renée Good, we’ve seen the devastating harm this rogue agency inflicts. We’re standing w/SF Supe Mahmood to support AB 1537, a critical state bill to protect Californians by preventing local & state law enforcement from working for ICE.22 Jan 2026 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:r45amdtxrcshyd3o2ndvoupe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcxv2cmems2g