Lexington Police Unconstitutionally Jailed People for Unpaid fines, Justice Department Says
The U.S. Department of Justice says Lexington, Miss., police unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines without assessing their ability to pay.
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The U.S. Department of Justice says Lexington, Miss., police unconstitutionally jailed people for unpaid fines without assessing their ability to pay.
A lawsuit filed Aug. 16, 2022, accused Lexington Police Department of violating the constitutional rights of Black citizens.
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