Austin v. US 8th Amendment Case re Excessive Fees
https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/92-6073.ZS.html
You can read this interesting Supreme Court case here from 1993. It relates directly to the attempt by Florida to use such fees to limit voters' rights.
The current case, Timbs v. Indiana can be read here.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-1091_5536.pdf
The NY Times article explaining the controversy over fines can be read here.
The Times Editorial related to the voting issue can be read here.
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