The Supreme Court's ObamaCare decision, to strike down the broad penalty for refusing to comply with the Medicaid expansion, constitutes a significant victory as states will now be able to escape some of the most coercive conditions on federal assistance for the states.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026