expunction

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The National Congress of American Indians said on Saturday that Mr. Santorum’s remarks “propagated systematic expunction of American Indian peoples’ culture and contributions to the United States.”

From New York Times

These and other expunction laws are designed to remove what are deemed as youthful indiscretions that show up in background checks for employment and housing.

From Washington Times

Criminal pardons and expunctions cannot be considered in hiring, either.

From Washington Times

The measure, which cleared the House last week, builds upon recent expunction laws that allow people who committed crimes due to youthful indiscretions to eliminate obstacles in background checks for employment, housing and other needs.

From Washington Times

Some lawmakers worried the bill could create extra work for clerks who must process the automatic expunctions, but they still supported the measure.

From Washington Times