On January 1, 2025, Minnesota opened the door to brighter futures for an estimated 500,000 Minnesotans with the implementation of its Clean Slate law. This landmark policy automates the sealing eligible arrest or conviction records, giving hundreds of thousands of people a second chance. Learn more in this update from Caitlin Dunklee, Campaign Strategist.

Minnesota just became the 11th state to pass legislation that meets The Clean Slate Initiative’s criteria for “Clean Slate” legislation. Read more in this blog post.