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News & Commentary about Debtors' Prisons

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The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand its affiliates have been exposing and challenging modern-day debtors’ prisons, urging governments and courts to pursue more rational and equitable approaches to criminal legal system debt.

Oct 21, 2021

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket

My Life Was Derailed By a Traffic Ticket

Mar 16, 2021

How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty

How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty

Feb 25, 2019

The Supreme Court Rightly Cited the Black Codes in Ruling Against Excessive Fines, Fees, and Forfeitures

The Supreme Court Rightly Cited the Black Codes in Ruling Against Excessive Fines, Fees, and Forfeitures

Jan 23, 2019

In Montana, the Practice of Suspending People’s Licenses for Outstanding Court Debt Could Soon Be Over

In Montana, the Practice of Suspending People’s Licenses for Outstanding Court Debt Could Soon Be Over

Jan 18, 2019

The Case Against Galveston County’s Pretrial Detention System Survives the Government’s Challenge

The Case Against Galveston County’s Pretrial Detention System Survives the Government’s Challenge

Sep 28, 2018

Supreme Court to Decide Whether States Can Impose Excessive Fines on the Poor

Supreme Court to Decide Whether States Can Impose Excessive Fines on the Poor

Dec 28, 2017

Jeff Sessions Takes a Stand for Debtors’ Prisons

Jeff Sessions Takes a Stand for Debtors’ Prisons

Aug 10, 2017

Lexington County’s Draconian Debtors’ Prison Flies in the Face of Common Sense and Decency

Lexington County’s Draconian Debtors’ Prison Flies in the Face of Common Sense and Decency

Mar 15, 2016

The Department of Justice Throws Its Weight Behind Ending the Jailing of the Poor for Unpaid Fines

The Department of Justice Throws Its Weight Behind Ending the Jailing of the Poor for Unpaid Fines

May 26, 2015

Death by Debtors' Prison: Ray Staten's 16-Day Jail Sentence for Unpaid Court Fees Cost Him His Life

Death by Debtors' Prison: Ray Staten's 16-Day Jail Sentence for Unpaid Court Fees Cost Him His Life