BREAKING: We're suing the WA Department of Licensing on behalf of individuals that have had their licenses suspended simply because they were unable to pay the fines and fees.
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Danielle Pierce, one of our plaintiffs, owes over $12k in traffic fines that started from a simple speeding ticket - she can no longer drive her car to work or take her daughter to school. Most of these costs are just additional fees, interest, and collection costs.
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For Lacy Spicer, a license suspension due to her inability to pay fines and fees from traffic tickets have made it really difficult for Lacy to maintain employment. She was unable to accept a job offer DIRECTLY due to this suspension.
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Can't believe we have to say this, but punishing poor people for being poor is unconstitutional.
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>A wealthy individual = able to pay fines and fees and move on with their life
>A low income individual = inability to pay> license suspension> additional fees> a cycle of more severe consequences 
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The American legal system is founded on the principle that everyone, regardless of means, is treated the same under the law. Washington’s license suspension laws violate that principle. Read the full release: https://www.aclu-wa.org/news/aclu-washington-files-lawsuit-against-washington-department-licensing-suspending-licenses …pic.twitter.com/KbcBd2n98U
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