Progressive members of ‘The Squad’ introduced legislation this week restricting a landlord’s right to screen a tenant’s criminal history during the application process. Sponsors of the bill, named the ‘Housing FIRST Act,’ said it would increase access to affordable housing when many of America’s big cities become unaffordable due to ballooning prices. Representative Ayanna Pressley-, … Continue reading ‘The Squad’ Sponsors Bill-Would Prohibit Landlords From Checking Tenant’s Criminal Record