Though household debt affects millions of Americans, it is particularly burdensome for those living in the South — especially Black and low-income families. Often, this debt stems from court and motor vehicle-related fees and fines.
In Alabama, for example, a recent survey revealed that 83% of respondents, all of whom had incurred court fees, had forgone food or rent to pay down their court debt.
The Southern Partnership to Reduce Debt (SPRD), is increasing awareness of the harm created by these and other types of burdensome debt while advocating for solutions that benefit residents in southern states.
