The South Is Jailing People Just For Being Poor

[GoLeft TV]

Debtor’s prisons have been illegal in the United States for a very long time, but states across the South have found that throwing people in prison over their debts is a great way to pack their jails. As inequality grows and pay remains stagnant, these new debtor’s prisons are becoming increasingly popular.

Ring of Fire’s Farron Cousins discusses what’s happening with attorney Howard Nations.

[hollysmom]

1. not just the south.

people are jailed for stupid reasons and Debt has been a long standing one, and yet the justice department seems to ignore it for the most part.

[Dont call me Shirley]

2. Kansas has has that down to an art form with child support non-compliance.

[PoliticAverse]

3. "Debtor's prisons" aren't illegal in the US, as many people behind on their child support

have discovered.

[Unknown Beatle]

4. Rikers Island is full of people

that can't pay for their minor crimes, like jaywalking.