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Maine Considers Automatically Sealing Thousands of Low-Level Criminal Records
Maine lawmakers consider Clean Slate legislation that would automate record sealing for thousands of low-level records, expanding access to jobs, housing, and opportunity.

Thirteen States Have Adopted a Simple Criminal Justice Reform. It’s Time For Mass. to Join Them.
The Boston Globe examines how Clean Slate reform in Massachusetts could help 500,000 people with records through automated record sealing.

Advocates Say 1 in 4 Mainers Have a Criminal Record: Inside the Bill That Would Make Their Re-Entry Easier
Maine advocates highlight proposed Clean Slate legislation aimed at expanding automated record sealing and opportunity for people with records across the state.

Curtis Reed: Clean Slate Act Opens the Door to Job Opportunities for Millions
An opinion piece highlighting how the Clean Slate Act’s automated record sealing could expand access to jobs and opportunity for millions of people with records.

Formerly Incarcerated Celebrate Passage of Illinois' Clean Slate Act
The Illinois Clean Slate Act is celebrated as a milestone, with people with records and advocates highlighting the impact of automated record sealing statewide.
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Dr. Sheena Meade and The Clean Slate Initiative are Giving Necessary Freedoms to People with Outdated Legal Records
WomanlyMag highlights The Clean Slate Initiative’s mission to expand second chances through automated record sealing and advocacy for people with records.

Advocates Rally in Annapolis to Push Expungement Legislation
Coverage of a Maryland rally advocating the Fair Chance Housing Act and Clean Slate Act to expand access to housing and support automated record sealing for people with past justice involvement.
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