Shaila Dewan

Journalist (NATIONAL)
Now covering cities and states for the New York Times. Previously wrote for the NYT Economix blog.

Links: @shailadewan | Link to bio | NYT posts | (Current as of: October 13, 2014)


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With Driver’s License Suspensions, a Cycle of Debt

Shaila Dewan
New York Times (NYT)
April 14, 2015
States have begun suspending drivers’ licenses for unsatisfied debts stemming from any criminal case, from misdemeanors like marijuana possession to felonies in which court costs can reach into the tens of thousands of dollars.

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Evictions Soar in Hot Market; Renters Suffer

Shaila Dewan
New York Times (NYT)
August 28, 2014
Evictions have spiked nationally, including in Wisconsin, where the Neighborhood Law Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Legal Aid of Wisconsin are involved representing tenants.



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