Southern Poverty Law Center warns Fayette about sanctions over garbage bills

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Southern Poverty Law Center last week told officials with the city of Fayette in Fayette County that sanctions the city imposed on those delinquent on garbage bills could violate federal and state laws.

In a letter dated Feb. 9, officials with the nonprofit requested a meeting with city officials over the “constitutional and statutory violations” that the city was alleged to be engaged in, including probation, suspended sentences and jail time.

“Instead of helping …

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