First-of-Its-Kind Report: How Much Criminal Justice Debt Does the U.S. Really Have? Tip of the Iceberg: Extent of Nation’s Problem With Court Debt Unknown & Unknowable A first-of-its-kind report released …

Case numbers are falling, vaccines are being rolled out, and business somewhat-as-usual is starting to pick up across the nation. And while it feels like life is slowly creeping back …

Advocates & Lawmakers Renew Push for Legislation to Eliminate Predatory Court Fines and Fees With Rally Outside Manhattan Criminal Court Today Lawmakers Who Taxed the Rich Now Call on New …

Wednesday 10am: Advocates & State Lawmakers Rally at Manhattan Criminal Court for Legislation to Eliminate Predatory Court Fines & Fees With State Budget Complete, Advocates & Lawmakers Renew Push for …

Proposed Washington State Legislation Falls Short of Meaningful Driver’s License Suspension Reform ESSB 5226 creates a dangerous precedent for other states. If adopted, this legislation will make Washington an outlier …

Letter Calls For Restoring Access to Justice Office & “Reinvigorating Federal Government’s Role in Fines and Fees Reform” Contact: Jag Davies, FFJC Communications Director Today, a broad coalition of leading …

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children Santa Fe – Today, New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham signed HB 183, which would end the practice …

The Driving for Opportunity Act is backed by a diverse coalition of criminal justice, law enforcement, civil rights, and conservative advocacy organizations WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) …

New Mexico Legislature Unanimously Approves Bill Eliminating Fines & Fees for Children Santa Fe – Last night, New Mexico Senators unanimously approved HB 183 (36-0), which would eliminate administrative fines …

Carson City – Assemblywoman Cecelia González introduced legislation today that could make Nevada the 14th U.S. state to pass legislation limiting debt-based driver’s license suspensions. This legislation (AB151) would: End …