U.S. REP. CAROLYN MALONEY: Fight for fairness on fees and fines

U.S. REP. CAROLYN MALONEY: Fight for fairness on fees and fines

By: Carolyn Maloney Financial institutions have increasingly used overdraft “protection” plans in a way that is deceptive and unfair to consumers. That’s why I authored the Overdraft Protection Act, legislation that will crack down on predatory overdraft fees and...
Fines, Fees and the Criminalization of Mental Health Crises

Fines, Fees and the Criminalization of Mental Health Crises

“I had called emergency medical services for support during one of my son’s anxiety attacks. After 41 minutes of counseling, he began to calm down, yet the police insisted that he be removed from our home. I let the officers know Justin was calm and safe, and...