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pardons
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Pardons 10, Some Cannabis Convictions
Ten people received forms of clemency on old charges, some involving cannabis.
December 28, 2022
Oregon Governor To Issue Nearly 50,000 Weed Pardons
Gov. Kathy Brown of Oregon issued more than 47,000 pardons for minor marijuana possession convictions on Monday, continuing her efforts to institute criminal justice reforms in the state.
November 22, 2022
U.S. Sentencing Commission Estimates That 6,577 People Could Receive Pardons
The Biden Administrations has not yet released any details about how many simple cannabis possession offenders could receive a pardon, but the U.S. Sentencing Commission released a report that analyzes cannabis conviction data.
October 28, 2022
Indiana Gov. Will Not Be Issuing Pardons for Cannabis Offenses, Favors Expungement
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb cites expungement as a solution to helping people clear their records, rather than pardons.
October 25, 2022
Arizonans Benefitting From Biden’s Weed Pardons
More than 1,450 Arizonans with federal cannabis possession convictions will be pardoned under an executive order announced by President Biden earlier this month.
October 25, 2022
We Don’t Have To Agree, But You Can’t Tell Me This Isn’t a Good Thing
Biden's big announcement is a win for weed.
October 21, 2022
Kentucky Governor Exploring State Weed Pardons
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that his administration would explore issuing pardons for cannabis possession convictions.
October 14, 2022
Poll: Majority Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons
Biden’s announcement marked a potentially massive shift in U.S. policy.
October 12, 2022
Kamala Harris: ‘Nobody Should Have to Go to Jail for Smoking Weed’
V.P. Kamala Harris' comments came days after President Biden’s historic pardons.
October 11, 2022
Biden Weed Pardon Spurs Reaction From Cannabis Community and Beyond
President Biden’s announcement that he would pardon federal marijuana possession convictions drew quick praise, and some rebuke.
October 7, 2022