Trump Could Forgive Cannabis Convictions If He Wanted To
The current use of presidential clemency raises an uncomfortable question: Who is included in President Donald Trump’s vision of redemption, and who is left out?
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Biden Administration Announces Commutations for Nearly 2,500 Non-Violent Drug Offenders
President Joe Biden announced today that he is commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 federal inmates
Government Misses Deadline To Seal Cannabis Possession Records For Thousands Of Canadians
Minister has issued directive to RCMP to withhold possession records during background checks.
Maryland Governor Issues Pardons For 175,000 Cannabis-Related Convictions
Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, issued pardons for 175,000 cannabis-related convictions on Monday
Cannabis Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs
President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.
Oregon Governor Pardons Over 45,000 People With Cannabis Possession Convictions
Oregon takes action granting pardons to over 45,000 people with marijuana possession following Biden’s federal clemency.
Expungement Clinics Being Held Throughout N.J. To Help Those With Past Cannabis Convictions
Felix Pineda drove from Somerset to Trenton on Saturday with hopes of expunging a past marijuana conviction that he believes is holding him back.
Immigrants Deported On Cannabis Charges Unfairly Excluded From Biden Pardon, Advocates Say
Only lawful permanent residents are eligible.
Biden Announces Pardons For Thousands Convicted Of Federal Cannabis Possession
His move before the midterms comes closer to keeping a 2020 campaign promise.
It’s Time To Erase Cannabis Convictions
Cannabis was legalized nearly four years ago. Why are past convictions for simple possession only being pardoned?
