Tag: Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons

Should Some Criminal Records in New York Be Wiped Clean After 7 Years?

Lawmakers in New York may pass the Clean Slate Act, which would seal criminal records for those who finish their sentences and stay out of trouble for several years.

What We Learned About Trump’s Policies in Contentious Town Hall

Former President Donald J. Trump staked out positions on several major issues, including separating migrant children from their parents and pardoning Jan. 6 rioters.

What to Know About the Case of Richard Glossip, Death Row Prisoner

The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution after Oklahoma’s attorney general urged that Mr. Glossip not be put to death, citing problems with his murder trial.