This testimony examines various options for reining in unnecessary criminal laws that are properly the province of state governments: revising mandatory minimums for nonviolent offenses, implementing evidence-based practices in community supervision, improving programming within federal prisons, and strengthening reentry.
Criminal Justice
Making sure released inmates have state IDs is a step toward rehabilitation
For most law-abiding citizens, identification is so routine we barely think about it. But without an ID, everyday tasks become major obstacles. You cannot easily apply for a job, secure housing, open a bank account or handle basic paperwork without the ability to verify your identity. For someone leaving incarceration and trying to reenter society...
April 28, 2026