Politicians and advocates gathered on Feb. 22 to demand that the state legislature end onerous court fees, which disproportionately harm low income New Yorkers and "perpetuates poverty" in the Empire State."Are you aware that it's still a crime here in New York in 2023, and are you aware that if you are poor you will fund that same system that perpetuates your poverty and keeps you poor," said Bronx Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, a sponsor of the End Predatory Court Fees Act .
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