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Sheena's Arrest Impacted Life
- Sheena Mead was arrested and jailed in front of her children for an $87 bounced check.
- This event cast a lasting shadow on her life, limiting housing, education, and job opportunities.
Barriers to Record Clearing
- Most people eligible for clean slate laws don't clear their records due to complexity and cost.
- Automatically clearing records after eligibility would ease reentry and reduce lifelong barriers.
Automate Record Clearing
- States should automate clearing eligible criminal records and shift the burden off individuals.
- Advocacy should focus on laws that proactively erase records once people meet requirements.