This story has been worked into the novel The Alien Years. It concerns a computer hacker who specializes in obtaining pardons for humans under an oppressive alien regime.
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Acknowledgements: Robert Silverberg for cause, support, and cooperation; Ken Seamon for graphics; Rodney Walters for books and info; Alvaro Zinos-Amaro for comments and content; and all the fellow fans who have sent encouragement, information, and translations.