The Justice System Sets Some People Up For Failure

No one should be held in jail due to an inability to afford fines, fees, bail, or 'administrative costs.' Sadly, this is all too common across the US — not just in Alabama — and it disproportionately affects poor people of color. Great content here from Reckon by AL.com. To learn more about how bail, fines, and fees keep the poor trapped in a cycle of poverty, learn about our work on the issue: Vera.org