Nearly 90% of landlords use criminal background checks in their rental application processes. This presents a problem when nearly one third of Americans have some sort of criminal history. Add to that the racial biases of the American justice system, and the flaws in the system become clear: a criminal history can dictate where you live. VICE News' Alzo Slade dives deep, talking to formerly incarcerated individuals navigating the rental market, landlords who feel they deserve to know who's living in their spaces, and the data scientists who can explain the stakes for future generations' upward mobility.

This video first aired in May 2023

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