Stories Related to Millions Of Drivers Lost Their Licenses For Failing To Pay Court Fees, Study Finds

Justin Wm. Moyer, Washington Post: Local
Mon, 09/25/2017 - 10:00pm

The practice unfairly punishes the poor, advocates say.

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