One of legendary producer Norman Lear’s final projects, Clean Slate, starts streaming soon. Laverne Cox stars as Desiree, a trans woman who returns to her Alabama hometown for a quick visit — until ...

The law was launched in 2023 to ensure those who complete their prison sentences and stay crime-free can move on without ...

A past mistake should not become a lifetime barrier to employment, housing or stability.

OpEd: Criminal records, especially for nonviolent and low-level offenses, can create lifelong barriers to jobs, housing, and education.

Laverne Cox stars in Prime Video’s new comedy, “Clean Slate,” as Desiree, a proud trans woman who returns to her small Alabama town after her New York City art gallery fails. Her father Harry Slate ...

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. CHICAGO — Over 1.7 million Illinois adults will be eligible to have their nonviolent criminal records automatically ...