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Jerry Nadler: “Because the Federal system lacks expungement opportunities for individuals, the only relief they can get from the…”

On the recordMay 18, 2022
Because the Federal system lacks expungement opportunities for individuals, the only relief they can get from the collateral consequences of conviction is through the clemency process.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the limitations of the Federal system regarding expungement and clemency.

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