Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced executive actions granting pardons for misdemeanor convictions for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The move comes two weeks before the state is expected to remove misdemeanor cannabis convictions from the state’s Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), which is slated to happen on July 1, 2024.

At CSI, our work extends far beyond passing and implementing laws; it's also about fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment for the communities and individuals who are looking to receive a Clean Slate. That’s why we organized a volunteer experience for our team to support expungement clinics during Second Chance Month. Read more in this blog post from Jibria White, Operations Manager.

Clean Slate Delaware has created a resource to help adults with Delaware records navigate their path to a brighter future. Clean Slate Delaware’s expungement hub is a brand new resource sharing all the current & upcoming details on how to obtain an expungement of an arrest or conviction record in the state of Delaware. Learn more in this blog post from Ryan Ewing, CSI Campaign Strategist.

As we honor those who served in our armed forces this Veteran’s Day, I think about how we can serve our veterans as well as they have served us. according to the Veterans Justice Commission's preliminary report, “[e]mployment is one of the most well-documented barriers to successful reentry for individuals leaving prison.” Learn more in this blog post by Sheena Meade.