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A proposed Maine bill aims to automatically seal certain misdemeanor criminal records, sparking debate over privacy rights, public access, and the balance between rehabilitation and transparency.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester reintroduces the bipartisan Clean Slate Act, aiming to automatically seal federal records of low-level, nonviolent offenses, including marijuana charges, to enhance job opportunities and provide second chances for millions of Americans.

Springfield city officials express strong support for Massachusetts' Clean Slate legislation, aiming to ease barriers faced by residents with criminal records and promote second chances.

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.

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester introduces a federal Clean Slate bill to automate the sealing of certain criminal records, aiming to expand second chances and reduce barriers to employment nationwide.

Senators Chris Coons, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Rand Paul introduce the bipartisan Clean Slate Act to help people with low-level criminal records clear their records and access better opportunities.

Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities.