As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated economic insecurity for millions of people across the U.S., many cities instituted policies and programs aimed at providing some relief to individuals and families. These include policies that temporarily halted fines and fees collections, which disproportionately impact Black and Latino or Hispanic communities. Fees are often used as a surcharge … Continue reading Inequitable fines and fees hurt vulnerable communities. Now, policymakers have an opportunity for reform.