Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs ‘Clean Slate’ Act to Seal Criminal Records of Non-Violent Offenders
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addresses revelation that he ‘won’ $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas. Credit: ABC 7 Chicago YouTube screenshot
What is it with Democrats and their relentless push to make life easier for criminals?
In Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the so-called “Clean Slate” Act, a law that seals the criminal records of non-violent offenders. While supporters frame this as reform, the reality is that it makes it harder for employers, landlords, and everyday citizens to know whether someone they are dealing with has a criminal history.
This is the same governor who has previously vowed to arrest and prosecute ICE agents.
According to CBS News, Governor Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act on Friday, creating an automatic process to seal certain criminal records. The law is expected to impact roughly 2.2 million Illinois residents. With this move, Illinois becomes the 13th state to adopt an automatic records-sealing system for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.
Pritzker praised the legislation, saying it would “open up opportunities for those reentering society to live productive, healthy, and stable lives.” The bill passed with bipartisan support.
JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats passed laws allowing millions of criminal convictions to be sealed.
This isn’t “reform” it’s protecting criminals over citizens.
The result?
• Employers can’t fully vet who they hire
• Landlords can’t properly screen renters
• Businesses… https://t.co/ua4P9GlbeY— Commissioner Sean Morrison (@SeanMMorrison) January 17, 2026
But critics argue this is not reform — it’s concealment.
As one widely shared post put it: J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have passed laws allowing millions of criminal convictions to be sealed. This isn’t about justice or rehabilitation; it’s about protecting criminals at the expense of law-abiding citizens.
The consequences are serious:
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Employers are unable to fully vet job applicants
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Landlords lose a critical tool to screen renters
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Businesses can’t accurately assess risk
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Citizens lose transparency and protection from fraud and repeat offenders
Public safety depends on honesty and accountability — not hiding criminal histories to satisfy ideological agendas.
Once again, Illinois Democrats have chosen ideology over common sense, and everyday citizens are left to deal with the fallout. One has to ask: is this really about public safety, or is it about securing votes? Do Democrats care about anything beyond political advantage?
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