SACRAMENTO — The California Legislature will consider a bill that would wipe the low-level criminal records of about 2 million people going back decades. It's the author's second attempt to remove barriers to finding work or housing. The measure is part of a provision that was removed from a bill...
Facing Pressure, McConnell Agrees to Sentencing Reform Vote
WASHINGTON — Under pressure from President Donald Trump and many of his Republican colleagues, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he will bring legislation to the floor to overhaul the nation's sentencing laws. McConnell's decision comes after more than three years of overtures from a large, bipartisan group...