New rule would allow garnishment of up to half of an incarcerated person’s wages and three-quarters of funds sent by family members to cover fines, fees, and restitution WASHINGTON — Yesterday, advocates for incarcerated people and their loved ones expressed strong opposition to a Proposed Rule from the Bureau of Prisons (the “Bureau”) that would…
Organizations call on President Biden and the FTC to end abusive fees charged to incarcerated people and their families.
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The legislation supporting prison reform will help families stay connected while saving them millions of dollars WASHINGTON — Today, the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act of 2022 was passed by the House of Representatives and is headed to the President’s desk. This historic victory comes a decade after Color Of Change, its members and partners pressured…
