National Expungement

It is an American promise to normalize an ex-convict after he serves his debt to society. Yet many convicted felons never see this promise fulfilled.

Why it matters:

Across the country, millions of convicted felons have served their sentences and returned to normal life. However, because of the persistence of criminal records, these Americans often can’t vote, have trouble securing jobs, and face other challenges. One of the points of criminal justice is to see Americans complete their sentences successfully; they should not be penalized further after that.

Solution(s):

• Introduce legislation that would expedite and broaden the expungement process for convicted felons for federal crimes