Can constitutional rights be suspended for lack of funding?

"Lyle Denniston looks at how the sequester could affect the ability of the accused to get justice in court if resources for public defenders are cut.

Nothing in the Constitution specifically commands Congress to provide the money when a federal court has created or enforced rights that depend upon available funding. A denial of such funds, though, would raise questions about the constitutional independence of the judiciary."

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