Lone Star State of Mind
Show notes: Imagine if Lucy had worked in Hereford Texas? https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2003/2053-01-5.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2925048/jeanine-hannah-v-state/ Context: Texas has a higher percentage of residents with criminal records (32%) compared to the UK’s total population (18.6%). However, the UK’s working-age population shows a comparable rate (25%), reflecting systemic challenges in both regions. Both face significant barriers to record-clearing, perpetuating economic and social inequities.
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Show notes: Imagine if Lucy had worked in Hereford Texas? https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/2003/2053-01-5.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2925048/jeanine-hannah-v-state/ Context: Texas has a higher percentage of residents with criminal records (32%) compared to the UK’s total population (18.6%). However, the UK’s working-age population shows a comparable rate (25%), reflecting systemic challenges in both regions. Both face significant barriers to record-c...