New York Will Give a "Clean Slate" to Formerly Incarcerated People

During Second Chance Month, Senators Blunt Rochester and Paul introduce the Clean Slate Act—a bipartisan bill to automatically seal certain low-level criminal records, helping Americans access jobs, housing, and a fresh start.

Two Minnesota women share their journeys toward redemption as the state's new Clean Slate law begins expunging low-level criminal records, offering hope for better job and housing opportunities.

Trump’s First Step Act brought major bipartisan criminal justice reform. A new Trump administration could build on this success and push for deeper systemic change.