Debt-based license suspensions fuel financial instability. Halston Fisher's story sheds light on the struggles facing over 800K North Carolinians who've lost their licenses due to court debt Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law CCJR-NC Forward Justice NC Justice Center yahoo.com/news/one-speed…

You know what they say slow & steady wins the race & thats just what our team, Slow and Steady, did on our Fines and Fees Justice Center scavenger hunt on the National Mall with Scavenger Hunt DC. So much fun doing this with our team. Dylan Hayre, Joanna Weiss, Shanelle, Estefania & myself.

Thanks to @USJusticeAction for including the Driving For Opportunity Act in their new report!👉justiceactionnetwork.org/federal-policy… The #D40A would help states end the cruel & ineffective practice of debt-based suspensions that still exists in 25 states. Learn more🚘➡️tinyurl.com/what-is-the-D4…

In 2015, there was a coordinated effort to pull #JoeBiden into the race for #POTUS. I am proud to have been a part of it. He didn't listen then. And I get why. But now, there's a coordinated effort to push him out of the race, and I really hope he listens this time. #thankyouJoe

A fantastic #mustread piece from friend, mentor Desmond Meade on why attacking #Trump as "#felon" does little to harm him, but does lots of harm to *literally* millions of people. We can win on policy without perpetuating dehumanization. #KamalaHarris2024 time.com/7001914/prosec…

Policymakers are demanding accountability from private #probation & #EM companies - actors that are inflicting economic, systemic harm on people through predatory fees & onerous collections practices. Thank you Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg 🇵🇸, Nick Wing for covering this.theappeal.org/private-probat…

“You don't win elections to bank political capital — you win elections to burn political capital and improve lives." - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

We must continue to honor the life of #MichaelBrown by reaffirming our collective commitment to challenging the criminal legal system and dismantling the perverse economic and political incentives that enable it to levy relentless harm on people. #Ferguson npr.org/2024/08/09/nx-…

I'm honored to share that I've joined the Board of #AmericaOnTrial. AOT is a grassroots organization - founded and led by one of my heroes, Vidal Guzman - dedicated to empowering directly impacted people to drive decarceration and systemic change. Let's go!americaontrialinc.org

🎉 🥇Big news coming out of Delaware! Governor Mayor John Carney has signed #SB282, #SB283, & #SB284 into law, marking another major step forward in the national campaign to #EndJusticeFees (1/5)👇

#FinesandFees reforms signed into law in #Delaware! These bills will positively impact so many people, and each is a testament to *years* of advocates' tireless grassroots mobilizing, community building, and policymaker engagement. #cjreform wgmd.com/governor-carne…

I'm attending 2024 PA Victory's event, “Voter Assistance Hotline Training” - use the link below to sign up and join me! mobilize.us/2024pavictory/… #ProtectTheVote #Election2024

Grateful for the last two days of dialogue, partnership, and building at Center on Budget State Priorities Partnership's "2024 #FinesandFees convening." Inspired by the tireless work of advocates across the country who are fighting for transformative reform and economic justice.

9/24, 1pm EST - panel discussion on #electronicmonitoring, #finesandfees, & #communitysupervision. We'll discuss the legal and harmful financial implications of monitoring, as well as the way it actually impedes successful reentry and community safety. columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

#BucksCounty Clerk Albillar calls this a "triple win"?! Here's the reality. In 4 years... - 0.8% of owed monies collected - collections like this often inflict or perpetuate racially discriminatory financial harm - just 0.17% of collections actually went to stated purpose

Don't wait – check your state's voter registration deadline today and make sure you're registered and ready to vote. And then share this with your friends and family so everyone's ready to vote early or by Election Day. VoteSaveAmerica.com/Obama

#DYK that from 2005 to 2021, there’s been a 140% increase in electronic monitoring usage nationwide? Join us on 9/24 for Columbia Justice Lab's discussion on the true cost of electronic monitoring, where you’ll hear from our very own Dylan Hayre! bit.ly/3YACUVQ

🚨BREAKING🚨 #Maryland Gov. #WesMoore cancels outstanding debt - just 7% of which was ever collected - that was inflicted on people via unjust #parole and drug testing fees. One step closer to generational, transformative reform and economic justice in MD. apnews.com/article/maryla…

Many of the White House candidates for high level positions in the Federal government come across as badly qualified for the jobs they are seeking. If they all happened to be Black, I wonder if they’d instead be rejected as incompetent DEI hires?