A debit account, to which the prisoner or the family could contribute, would lower overall charges. In New York, they get 60 percent. Each month through August, CURE and 12 other groups will carry out mail-in events to state officials nationwide. A Michigan pilot project sparked two bills in the legislature, and they've heard from interested lawmakers in seven other states, Perry says. Others are also active on the issue.
Lawsuits are under way in some states.
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