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John,
The United States criminal legal system has effectively made poverty a
crime. Don’t believe us? Consider this:
* A person with no place to sleep at night can be ticketed, fined, and
even jailed for sitting on the street and closing their eyes.
* A person unable to pay a traffic ticket could face spiraling debt from
interest and late fees, lose their driver's license, or even be sent
to jail.
[ [link removed] ]The criminal legal system makes it a crime to be poor. Add your name if
you agree: It’s time for that to change.
Vera's research has revealed the devastating toll of fines, fees, court
fees, and bail. This is especially true for Black people and other people
of color, as well as people living in poverty.
[ [link removed] ]Will you join us to stop the criminalization of poverty so that people
and communities can thrive?
JOIN US
Onward,
Vera Institute of Justice
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