Nortasha Jackson of Valley, Alabama, was arrested and jailed for nonpayment of an $85 trash collection bill three months overdue, despite her attempts to make arrangements to pay. The SPLC helped Jackson get charges against her dismissed in February 2023 and, months later, the local district attorney announced his office would no longer pursue charges in cases involving late utility bills — directly citing a letter from the SPLC. (Credit: Hillary Hudson)
