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A Federal Clean Slate Act Will Enhance Public Safety and Grow Our Economy

April 10, 2025

The Clean Slate Act offers a pathway to automatically seal eligible criminal records, helping millions of Americans access jobs, housing, and a true second chance at life.

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Mass. Bill To Seal Criminal Records Would Have Positive, ‘Deep Impacts’ On Public Health

April 9, 2025

The article likely highlights how a proposed Massachusetts bill to automatically seal eligible criminal records could significantly improve public health by reducing barriers to jobs, housing, and stability.

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Faith Leaders: Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records Deserve a Clean Slate

March 30, 2025

​In an opinion piece for the Chicago Tribune, the author discusses the significance of Second Chance Month, emphasizing the importance of supporting individuals reentering society after incarceration.

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Old Mistakes Shouldn’t Define A Life. Missouri Needs Clean Slate Legislation.

March 27, 2025

Advocating for Missouri's Clean Slate legislation to automatically expunge old criminal records, offering individuals a second chance.

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Americans with Criminal Records Don’t Deserve a Lifetime Scarlet Letter

March 25, 2025

Clean Slate laws provide a path to second chances by automatically clearing eligible criminal records, helping individuals access jobs, housing, and opportunities. Read more on The Hill.

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In Kentucky, A Clean Slate Is Out Of Reach For Too Many People Who've Served Their Time

February 27, 2025

Through storytelling and advocacy, organizations are ensuring that the narratives of those seeking redemption are heard and actively shaping policy conversations in Kentucky.

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Clean Slates: Kentuckians Advocating for Automatic Expungement

February 11, 2025

The article highlights efforts in Kentucky to implement automatic expungement, making it easier for eligible individuals to clear their records. Read more in this article from Lex18 Lexington.

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Social justice organizations push to automate expungement and record sealing in Illinois

February 5, 2025

A diverse coalition of social justice organizations will travel to Springfield to advocate for the Clean Slate Act, which would help millions of Illinois residents hindered by past arrest and conviction records. Read more in this article from the Triibe.

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A 'Clean Slate': Lawmakers, advocates push for automatic sealing of criminal records

January 10, 2025

A coalition of lawmakers, advocacy groups, and business leaders in Massachusetts are backing legislation to automatically seal certain criminal records in an effort to help people with years-old convictions more easily access jobs, housing, and education. Read more in this article from The Boston Globe.

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