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State Laws and Background Checks

State laws regarding background checks and the consideration of criminal records in employment decisions.

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Feb 1, 2026

Which specific DOJ or DHS hiring policies govern disqualification based on criminal convictions or pardons?

that determine when criminal convictions or pardons can disqualify an applicant are a patchwork of statutes, department-level prohibitions, and cross-cutting guidance: Title 5 suitability and recruitm...

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