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"In the U.S. today, is it legal to discriminate against someone based off of their arrest record?"

a) Yes, in all cases

b) No, in all cases

c) Yes, under certain circumstances

d) No, under certain circumstances

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Final answer:

In the U.S., it is generally not legal to discriminate against someone based on their arrest record under certain circumstances.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to the question is d) No, under certain circumstances.

In the U.S., it is generally not legal to discriminate against someone based on their arrest record under certain circumstances.

According to federal anti-discrimination laws, an employer cannot ask about an applicant's arrest record, but they can ask about convictions that are job-related or could pose a risk to the company or its employees.

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