![The suit raises the stakes for a criminal justice system described by independent evaluators and court officials alike as in the midst of a constitutional crisis.](https://www.oregonlive.com/resizer/H3_EV0fEVnLSY1kdesWM_CCr1BA=/0x1200/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/advancelocal/GQNSLK472FFBXGIAVAYX2JWMUU.webp)
Four people facing criminal charges have filed a class-action lawsuit against the state over its failure to appoint a defense lawyer for them.
Four people facing criminal charges have filed a class-action lawsuit against the state over its failure to appoint a defense lawyer for them.