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CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative. Sheena Meade, reacts to New York’s governor signing Clean Slate Act into law, sealing more than 2 million people’s criminal records.

New York Will Give a ‘Clean Slate’ to Formerly Incarcerated People

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that could make as many as two million people eligible to have their criminal records sealed.

A bounced check, a police arrest, and the fight to give millions a second chance

The New York State House and Assembly have passed A1029C, the New York Clean Slate Act, sending the measure to Governor Kathy Hochul for signature.

Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets a financial boost.

More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts.

Many ‘clean slate’ programs automatically seal arrest and conviction records after people have completed their sentences and remained crime-free.

How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system.

John Legend speaks on the obstacles of life after prison.

Sheena Meade describes the necessity to care about second chances for people living with records.

Initiative led by Sheena Meade wins $75M to clear records nationwide.

Clean Slate Initiative Aims To Automatically Clear Records For 14 Million

Second chance advocate, and 2023 Audacious Project grantee Sheena Meade speaks at Session 7 of TED2023

The Audacious Project Announces Game-Changing Grants Totaling $1 Billion

(April 11, 2023) - New Michigan law clears eligible offenses from criminal records.