Strom Thurmond Cost Him An Apartment From The Grave
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Challenges of Fair Housing Protections for Individuals with Criminal Records
The chapter delves into a personal struggle with housing discrimination based on a past drug distribution conviction, leading to reflections on the lasting consequences of legislative actions like the Strom Thurmond Amendment. It discusses political considerations influencing policy decisions, including the need for bipartisan support for common-sense legislation and challenges in garnering Republican support for criminal justice reforms. The chapter also highlights disparities in laws affecting individuals with drug convictions, such as sentencing discrepancies for minor offenses like small amounts of cocaine.
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