Zellnor Myrie: “At least 2.3 million people have a conviction record [in New…”

“… your record is going to be sealed for purposes of housing and jobs and other other civil purposes. And right now in the state of New York, we know that At least 2.3 million people have a conviction record [in New York]. that does not include the millions more that are families affected by their inability to get a job, their inability to get housing. And this was signed into law last November.” (15:12–15:17)

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