[75dvtwin]

In US, fed vs local state split -- is also making reforms more difficult, but on the other hand -- it probably prevents monopolization of political opinion + economic will. So over all the separation is good.

I would like, however, federal laws to be updated to protect people from discrimination due to criminal past.

I think a federal law that prevents employers of asking/using criminal past in hiring decisions -- would go a long way of re-integrating previous offenders back into society.

Probably there are specific federal charges that should be hidden -- but majority must not be used for employers, and must not be asked during job application.

I am a sure if such a law would be in effect, a number of people who resource to additional criminal activity, after previous conviction -- would drop at least 10 fold.

These kinds of changes is a must on a road to a more just society.