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Tom McClintock: As I noted earlier, states are the laboratories of democracy and are better equipped to make decisions regarding fines…

On the recordJuly 26, 2021
As I noted earlier, states are the laboratories of democracy and are better equipped to make decisions regarding fines and fees implemented in the State statutes and municipal codes.
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Tom McClintock
Republican · California

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States should lead in reforming fines and fees in the justice system.

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