WBFO Albany Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports
Supporters of the legislation, who held rallies in cities across the state, say lingering criminal records can lead to a lifetime of blocked opportunities, including discrimination in housing and employment. Advocates who were convicted of crimes and released from prison say it can leave them in a state of “perpetual punishment.”
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Since Democrats took over the Legislature in 2019, a number of criminal justice changes have been approved, including bail reform. While many of them were opposed by law enforcement groups, Clean Slate has the backing of some organizations that include police.
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