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June 16, 2024 38 mins
The Tuesday, June 18th run-off election for Gwinnett Superior Court Judge is almost here. In my interview with candidate Tuwanda Rush Williams, you will find out why she is running, her plans for mental health issues in the inmate population, why transparency and responsibility are important to her, and how she will rebuild trust in the judicial system. Tuwanda discusses the role of technology in modernizing the court system, the need for more lawyers to provide indigent defense services, and the importance of judges being visible and engaging with the public to build trust in the courts' fairness and impartiality. With your host Rico Figliolini.

Resources:
Tuwanda’s Website: https://www.tuwanda4judge.com/

Timestamp:
00:00:00 - Tuwanda Rush Williams Runs for Gwinnett Superior Court Judge
00:01:15 - From New York to Georgia
00:03:54 - Improving Mental Health Care in Jail
00:07:50 - Addressing Mental Health in the Justice System
00:11:21 - Improving Court System Efficiency, Addressing Indigent Defense, and Leveraging Technology
00:15:53 - Balancing Technology in the Courtroom
00:18:06 - Concerns About AI in the Courts: Lack of Empathy and Transparency
00:22:15 - Ensuring Impartiality in Judicial Decisions
00:25:38 - Canine Incident Leads to Lawsuit
00:29:55 - Employing More Senior Judges to Clear Backlog
00:32:13 - Qualifications Beyond Being a Judge
00:35:29 - Tuwanda Rush Williams' Campaign Resources and Endorsements
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