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by RecycledEle 1146 days ago
IANAL, but maybe she could sue them for civil rights violations since a $75,000 fine seems like cruel and unusual punishment for such allegedly minor infractions.

Eighth Amendment: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-8/