In 2020, we heard from advocates in North Carolina and Georgia about their efforts to expand their record clearing laws in their conservative states. Since then, they have succeeded! In a different kind of hard fought legislative success, Michigan not only passed a Clean Slate law, but became the first state to clear felonies through automation. Learn how these battles were won, what comes next, and advice that could help you in your state.

Presenters:
* Marilynn Winn, Executive Director of Women on the Rise (Georgia)
* Brenda Smeeton, Legal Director of Georgia Justice Project
* Hakim Crampton, Michigan Statewide Organizer, JustLeadershipUSA
* John Cooper, Executive Director of Safe & Just Michigan
* Daniel Bowes, Director of Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project, North Carolina Justice Center
* Whitley Carpenter, Staff Attorney, Forward Justice (North Carolina)