Due Process Institute

We applaud the commitment to and hope this will help lead to removing the barriers that keep millions from rebuilding their lives.

We also urge further action to expand opportunity, reduce recidivism, and make second chances a reality.

Presidential Message on Second Chance Month For 250 years, America has stood as a Nation that believes in the potential of its people.  We are built on hope, hard work, and the enduring promise

We celebrated Second Chance Month with our event "Unlocking America's Workforce: How Clean Slate Legislation Strengthens The Economy"

Policy experts spoke to congressional staff on how lawmakers can take the lead on economic growth by supporting second chance legislation.

Thank you to our moderator Jason Pye and our amazing panelists: Nan Gibson of JPMorganChase PolicyCenter, Marcus Bullock of Flikshop, Patrick Purtill of Unify.US, and Reginald Darby of The Clean Slate Initiative.

You can watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/RVF6G5jGzzM?si=v-NAFWiPhT3skG03

The Senate should reject a “clean” reauthorization of Section 702. Forcing it through without real reform ignores years of bipartisan concern and leaves warrantless searches of Americans’ data untouched. Congress must protect both security *and* civil liberties.

Read our alert:

"Section 702 is so vast that it incidentally collects Americans’ information... Some of these AI systems, they can essentially track where you’re coming, where you’re going, where you work, political affiliations." - Vice President Jason Pye

Read more:

AI is making it very easy for the government to spy on you. Some lawmakers are worried. AI’s increasing ability to sift through data and track Americans’ locations has some lawmakers reconsidering parts of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

A warrant requirement isn’t a compromise, it’s a constitutional baseline. If the government wants to read Americans’ communications, it should get a warrant.

Congress shouldn’t settle for half-measures when Fourth Amendment rights are at stake.

Opinion | Want to read an American’s emails? Get a warrant. With Congress deadlocked on a foreign spying tool, a simple compromise is available.

🗓️April 29 @ 11:45 am

Join us for our panel discussion "Unlocking America's Workforce: How Clean Slate Legislation Strengthens the Economy"

Policy experts will discuss how bills like the Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act create opportunity and promote economic growth.

The event will take place at the Capitol Visitor Center, South Congressional Meeting Room 217. It will also include a complimentary Mediterranean inspired hot lunch buffet.

✉️RSVP to [email protected]

ICYMI: The United States Sentencing Commission voted to adopt a package of guideline amendments, which will be to submitted to Congress by May 1, 2026.

The amendments will expand probation and community programs, reduce prison time, and narrow “career offender” enhancements.

April 16, 2026 Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

Budget Resolution for ICE and CBP Funding May Hit the Senate Floor This Week, New FISA 702 Deadline Set for April 30, DPI's Second Chance Month Event

Read the latest Point of Order:

Budget Resolution for ICE and CBP Funding May Hit the Senate Floor This Week, New FISA 702 Deadline Set for April 30, DPI's Second Chance Month Event Jason Pye - Vice President, Due Process Institute

🚨HILL ALERT

Members of Congress should vote NO on reauthorizing FISA Section 702. Rushing this process shuts down needed debate and leaves serious surveillance concerns unaddressed—including warrantless searches of Americans’ communications.

Reforms must come first.

April 1st marks the start of Second Chance Month!

We plan to celebrate by pushing for second chance legislation in Congress that reduces legal barriers for justice-impacted individuals, improves outcomes, and increases public safety.