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cannabis convictions
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U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
The DOJ is requesting a deadline extension for public comment in relation to cannabis conviction pardons.
July 20, 2023
Number of Federal Cannabis Prisoners Has Decreased by 61% Over the Past Five Years
Between 2013-2018, a new report shows a decline in the number of federal cannabis prisoners as legalization expands across the U.S.
July 18, 2023
New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops
New Jersey wants to crack down on stoned driving.
June 22, 2023
Louisiana House of Representatives Passes Cannabis Expungement Bill
If passed, the new bill would improve the expungement program in Louisiana.
May 29, 2023
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Moves to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Convictions
Thousands of Cleveland residents will have new tools where they can file and close cannabis conviction records.
May 24, 2023
House Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Cannabis Expungement Bill
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers has reintroduced a bill to provide funding to state and local governments to expunge past cannabis convictions.
April 21, 2023
Cannabis Expungement Law Takes Effect in D.C.
Residents of Washington, D.C. can now take steps to have marijuana-related convictions expunged from their record, thanks to a new law that took effect last week.
March 17, 2023
M-1 of dead prez Discusses Criminal Justice Reform, Last Prisoner Project Benefit Concert
Last Prisoner Project, dead prez, and Keep Austin Weed are teaming up to promote criminal justice reform.
March 10, 2023
Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application
The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.
March 7, 2023
Over 7,500 Pot Convictions Expunged in Missouri
The process going faster than expected in the state of Missouri.
March 2, 2023