The witnesses also said guardianships can lead to fraud or financial exploitation, and the system lacks necessary checks and balances. “That’s why you can see some really egregious cases of financial abuse,” said Morgan Whitlatch, legal director at Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities.
The witnesses said the federal government may be able to reduce abuse of guardianships and make it easier for people to regain constitutional rights by collecting more data about what’s happening. It could also incentivize states to make changes in their own systems to provide less restrictive alternatives.
#FreeBritney
Over the weekend, members of the Free Britney America group protested in front of the Capitol, demanding Spears be released from her arrangement. The “Free Britney” movement has gained steam in recent years and surged this summer after the pop star said she felt exploited and had been forced to remain on birth control.
“As we start this week of which is going to be a very exciting one filled with many emotions, we hope Britney feels the outpour of love & support as her fans & advocates alike rally around the world for her freedom! Here’s hoping that the 29th is a great day for Britney and the #FreeBritney movement,” the group posted to its instagram after the event.
The Senate hearing was held less than 24 hours before Spears was set to be in court Wednesday for a status hearing on her own conservatorship. Her father, James P. Spears, the conservator of her estate since 2008, announced in August that he intended to step aside after a protracted battle.
Experts to senators: Free Britney … and other people in toxic conservatorships - Roll Call
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