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Courts Blocked From Suspending Driver's Licenses

San Francisco Superior Court cleared 88,000 suspended driver’s license cases for certain people who failed to appear in traffic court.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
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Victory For Criminal Justice Reform Advocates

Denver settles a jail fee lawsuit filed by Mickey Howard and agrees to reform its policy.
by nigelroberts1
12.27.18
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A Victory Toward Ending Debtors' Prisons

A federal judge ordered Orleans Parish courts to allow a “neutral forum” to determine whether defendants can afford to pay…
by nigelroberts1
08.05.18
AAA Predicts Record-Breaking Holiday Travel Over July 4th Holiday

Revoking Licenses Ruling Has Implications For Black Drivers

The federal judge called it “ineffective” and “counterproductive” to take away licenses from cash-strapped drivers.
by nigelroberts1
07.06.18
Early Voting in DC: The Inmate Vote

Disciminatory Court Fees Ended

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously eliminated a range of fees charged to those exiting the criminal justice system.
by nigelroberts1
06.20.18
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North Carolina Sued For Bias Traffic Fine System

Progress made under the Obama administration is being reversed.
by nigelroberts1
05.30.18
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Trump AdministrationBlocks Obama-Era Rule

Attorney General Jeff Sessions revoked 25 Justice Department guidance documents on a range of federal laws.
by nigelroberts1
12.29.17
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Cities Target Blacks For Fines

New study illuminates how cities target Black residents to increase revenue.
by Joshua Adams, Contributor
07.12.17
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13 St. Louis Suburbs Target Poor Blacks In…

A lawsuit accuses 13 St. Louis suburbs of extorting poor Black residents. Attorneys say they're operating debtor's prisons.
by nigelroberts1
03.15.18