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Second Chance Month aims to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring people have access to meaningful opportunities after obtaining an arrest or conviction record.

Sheena Meade advocates for social justice at All-Star Weekend

Advocates Push For Automated Criminal-Record Expungement in Mississippi

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Missouri's  burdensome process for expunging a criminal record is unfair and unduly  affects those without bargaining power. An easier process should exist for those who have made a mistake and have  paid their debt to society.

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey: Vote to improve Detroit and Michigan

We applaud President Biden’s executive action pardoning Federal simple marijuana offenses. The action is a good first step in helping working Americans overcome the barriers created by having a conviction on their records.

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Now it’s time for Congress to take the next step. There are tens of thousands more that have past records that are barriers to work, housing and education.

Today, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has an opportunity to ensure people with federal records are not left behind.