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This bill provides legal relief for victims of human trafficking by establishing a comprehensive framework for vacating convictions and expunging arrests for individuals who committed crimes as a direct result of being trafficked. The bill creates a process where trafficking victims can file motions to have their federal level A offenses (non-violent crimes) and certain level B offenses (violent crimes) vacated or expunged, depending on specific circumstances. To qualify, individuals must demonstrate that their criminal conduct was a direct result of being trafficked, and they can use affidavits from anti-human trafficking service providers or clinicians as evidence. The bill also allows courts to reduce imprisonment terms for covered prisoners who can prove they committed offenses under duress due to trafficking. Additionally, the legislation mandates reporting requirements for United States attorneys regarding these motions and requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the impact of the law. The bill aims to recognize that trafficked individuals are often coerced into criminal activities and should not be permanently penalized for crimes committed under extreme duress, representing a significant step toward protecting and supporting human trafficking survivors.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4323/all-info