The Supreme Court is considering a case that may strike down New York state’s strict restrictions on carrying a gun in public. Some public defenders think that might be a win for criminal justice reform. 

Guest: Sharone Mitchell Jr., Chief Defender for the Cook County Public Defenders. 

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