Debt

When Jail Time Comes With A Bill

Vaidya Gullapalli Jan 27, 2020

Contemporary Debtors Prisons

Sarah Lustbader Dec 18, 2019

Miami Officials: Most People Who Owe Fines and Fees Can Vote

Lawyers and advocates in Miami-Dade County will roll out a new plan to counter the disenfranchisement of people with felony convictions.

Kira Lerner, Daniel Nichanian Jul 24, 2019

Spotlight: Presidential Candidates—Pay Attention to Poverty and All of Its Drivers

Vaidya Gullapalli Jun 26, 2019

Pennsylvania Prosecutors Pursue Charges For People Who Fall Behind On Rent-To-Own Payments

The state’s “theft of leased property” statute allows prosecutors to seek felony charges for Pennsylvanians who miss payments on rental items.

Joshua Vaughn Sep 05, 2018

The Only Winners In California’s Fines and Fees System Are Private Debt Collectors

San Francisco just became the first city in the nation to stop charging court fines and fees, but the rest of the state has a long way to go.

Teresa Mathew Jul 02, 2018

New book explores the legal debt that comes after prison

Carimah Townes Jul 28, 2017