Soldiers given false arrest records due to an obscure military process known as 'titling' are stuck in bureaucratic limbo, facing consequences like missed employment opportunities and denial of firearms permits. Lawyers are calling on President Trump or Defense Secretary Hegseth to fix the issue by ordering the military to stop creating false arrest records and correct existing criminal histories. The Trump administration has the authority to address this problem without the need for court proceedings.
Key Points
Obscure military process 'titling' leads to creation of false arrest records
President Trump or Defense Secretary Hegseth can solve the problem by ordering the military to stop creating false records
Soldiers and veterans face significant challenges due to these false records
Pros
Lawyers and veterans are advocating for a solution to help affected soldiers and veterans
President Trump or Defense Secretary Hegseth have the authority to address the issue
Cons
Soldiers face consequences like missed employment opportunities and denial of firearms permits due to false arrest records
The military's bureaucratic process of 'titling' creates and perpetuates false criminal histories