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Civil rights advocates tell Chester County commissioners they will pursue litigation over alleged unconstitutional charging practices
Summary
Two public commenters told the commissioners they are providing notice of planned litigation and said thousands of local criminal charges were brought unconstitutionally. They cited the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes during public comment.
During the public comment period at the Aug. 13 Chester County Board of Commissioners meeting, civil rights advocates Jessica Saxton and Tanner Woodowning told the board they were providing formal notice that many people have been charged and detained under procedures they say conflict with the U.S. Constitution.
Saxton identified herself as a civil rights advocate and litigator and told commissioners she was providing notice under…
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