The lawyer stoppage in Massachusetts has brought the justice system to a standstill. Public defenders, overwhelmed and underfunded, have reached a breaking point, refusing new cases to highlight the systemic strain. This unprecedented action has led to the release of defendants—not because they were exonerated, but because there was no one left to speak on… Continue reading When Justice Stops—The Lawyer Work Stoppage in Massachusetts
Author: Sonya
What Healing Looks Like When the Work Doesn’t Stop
This post is Part II in a reflection series on defending sacred ground in the aftermath of spiritual trauma. For Part I, see “Representing Without Judgment. I have continued to process the evidence that I had to review and brace myself to review the remainder of the evidence that wasn’t ready last time I went… Continue reading What Healing Looks Like When the Work Doesn’t Stop
Even This: Bearing Witness to Evil and Defending Anyway
This post begins the "Representing Without Judgment" reflection and is Part I of a two-part series on bearing witness and staying spiritually anchored in the defense of difficult cases. The Moment of Exposure I thought I was prepared. The language in the indictment was clinical. The search warrant referenced “child pornography”—a phrase sanitized by repetition… Continue reading Even This: Bearing Witness to Evil and Defending Anyway
Faith, Justice & the Sacred Work of Advocacy
I didn’t choose criminal defense because it was easy. I chose it because something deeper demanded it of me—something holy. Before any law school lecture or courtroom appearance, I was already being prepared for this work through the Word. Proverbs 31:8–9 is not a side note in my theology—it’s the mission statement: “Speak up for… Continue reading Faith, Justice & the Sacred Work of Advocacy
Welcome to ON (in)justice -reopened, reawakened
This blog has been quiet for a season. Not because the stories stopped, but because life kept writing its own chapters - in courtrooms, scared moments and in the spaces in between. I'm back now, not to start over, but to continue. To listen, reflect and speak with conviction. ON (in)justice is where faith meets… Continue reading Welcome to ON (in)justice -reopened, reawakened
Dear Republicans: This Has Been a Long Time Coming, America Deserved Better
I sat down today planning to write about the new year being a time for a fresh start and my intentions to post more regularly; however I would not be true to myself without commenting on today's events in Washington DC. Rather than dedicate a single piece to the New Year, I will instead share… Continue reading Dear Republicans: This Has Been a Long Time Coming, America Deserved Better
The Notorious RBG
Justice advocate, gender equality, queen of dissent and lace collars are but a few things associated with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court Justice who passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Her passing is a tremendous loss for the nation. Here a few thoughts on a woman I long admired from afar. Top… Continue reading The Notorious RBG
My Why
"Liberty and justice for all," are the last few words of the Pledge of Allegiance. While some things have changed since this country was founded, America still falls far short of achieving liberty and justice for all. On Injustice was created to be a place for me to share my views, thoughts and perceptions on… Continue reading My Why
On (In)justice 