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Why Is Alabama Jailing People Over Garbage Bills? (w/ Micah West)

Micah West, an attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center, joins Alabama Politics This Week to discuss Fayette, Alabama’s practice of arresting and prosecuting people who fall behind on garbage bills—and why he argues it’s both unlawful and unconstitutional. West explains how SPLC began investigating after reports of an elderly resident being jailed over a small unpaid amount, why Alabama appears to be an outlier nationally, and what SPLC is asking Fayette to do. --- 00:52 What’s happening in Fayette + how SPLC got involved 04:10 Why it’s persisted: small-town scrutiny gap + court practices 06:10 What SPLC wants + potential state legislation to stop it 10:40 Real-world impacts: suspended garbage service, health risks, “constructive eviction” 14:05 What happens next + how to report similar practices --- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. 🌐 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com 🌐 X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek 🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek 🌐 TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek 🌐 Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📧 Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. #Alabama #CriminalJustice #Poverty #CivilRights #SPLC