Criminal Backgrounds News Today

IowaWORKS, in partnership with the 7th Judicial System – Community Corrections Court Services, will host “A Path to Your Future,” an informational event for people with criminal backgrounds, from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 605 Main St., Davenport, according to a news release. A mock interview/free haircut day will be 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 26, also at 605 Main […]

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Border Patrol agents in the El Paso Sector have disrupted about two dozen human smuggling attempts this past week and arrested nine people with criminal histories, according to a news release sent out by Border Patrol. In the last seven days, El Paso Sector agents have disrupted 23 human […]

The Fair Chance for Housing Act will limit the extent to which landlords, real estate brokers and other entities can factor in past convictions when considering a housing applicant—though the final bill is less expansive in banning the use of background checks than a version debated last year.

The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday to discuss the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would make it illegal for landlords and realtors to factor in criminal backgrounds when considering a tenant. Supporters say stable housing is key to preventing recidivism, but critics have slammed the bill, citing safety concerns.

PHOENIX – A new state law is expected to give Arizonans with criminal backgrounds a chance to shield their records from public view, improving access to many opportunities, including public

The Assam State Election Commission (SEC) has said that candidates for the municipal board elections who have criminal antecedents will have to inform the public of their criminal backgrounds.

Petition challenges appointment of TTD board members with criminal records

In May WMUK, in collaboration with MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette, produced a three part series on an effort to use two hotels as temporary shelter for people

They have extensive criminal backgrounds. we want to make sure that we have the ability wherever possible to help keep ourmm community safe. we dont do local law enforcement at the street level immigration enforcement. thats not our job. thats the job of immigration and customs enforcement. our focus is on criminals within the care and custody of the orange county jail system and every tool that we can use to make that information available for another agencys review that will help keep criminal...

This is my fiancee, heather. shes currently upstairs. i miss you, baby. >> were actually engaged, pretty much married almost. >> i started having sex at a young age. and i was always drawn towards older women. >> hes going to be 26. so hes a few years younger than me, 15 years younger than me. because the both of us had been in prison and both spent time and had similar criminal backgrounds, it wasnt like a sick bond but it was a bond that we could relate to each other. >> heather pratt has pled...