ACLU of Kansas argues probation shouldn’t depend on ability to pay fines
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is arguing a state law allowing probation to be extended for the failure to pay fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional in a brief the ACLU...
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is arguing a state law allowing probation to be extended for the failure to pay fines and fees should be struck down as unconstitutional in a brief the ACLU...
![Sharon Brett, legal director at the ACLU of Kansas, says the state statute regarding extension of probation for failure to pay fines and fees creates a tiered system of punishment, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by imposing th](https://www.aclukansas.org/sites/default/files/styles/rich_listing_360_width/public/field_image/4f5a1861-2048x1372feature.jpeg?itok=BYz5zBnq)
![Sharon Brett, legal director at the ACLU of Kansas, says the state statute regarding extension of probation for failure to pay fines and fees creates a tiered system of punishment, violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by imposing th](https://www.aclukansas.org/sites/default/files/styles/rich_listing_360x360/public/field_image/4f5a1861-2048x1372feature.jpeg?itok=ikhX96Hz)