The Impact of Electing a President with Felonies
If a President Can Have 24 Felonies, Why Are Felony Records Still Holding Americans Back?
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If the nation is willing to elect a felon as president, it’s time to question why millions of Americans with felony records face ongoing job restrictions. Removing felony-related restrictions from job applications could significantly benefit the Black community and positively impact the economy.
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Currently, people with felony records face barriers in securing employment, housing, and even voting rights. These restrictions disproportionately impact Black Americans, who make up a significant portion of the 19 million people in the U.S. with felony records. As a result, qualified individuals are often locked out of the workforce, which perpetuates cycles of poverty and criminal justice involvement. However, by removing felony restrictions from job applications, the country could take a major step toward economic equity and justice reform.
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Allowing people with felony records access to a wider job market could significantly boost the U.S. economy. Studies show that higher employment rates for formerly incarcerated individuals lead to reduced recidivism rates, as steady jobs offer stability, financial independence, and a sense of community. If even a fraction of the 19 million people with felony records were able to re-enter the workforce, they would contribute billions in tax revenue, increase consumer spending, and reduce the government’s costs related to re-incarceration.
For the Black community, such a change would be transformative. Job access is directly tied to upward mobility and generational wealth, which could help address racial income disparities. Removing these restrictions would not only support Black Americans but also strengthen the nation’s economy. Recognizing that a felony record should not define a person’s potential is essential for creating a fair and inclusive workforce. If a felon can lead the country, others should certainly be able to work toward a better future without facing unnecessary barriers.
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