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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.
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.
New Jersey Lawmakers File Bill Expanding Cannabis Data Collection for Cops
New Jersey wants to crack down on stoned driving.
Louisiana House of Representatives Passes Cannabis Expungement Bill
If passed, the new bill would improve the expungement program in Louisiana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application
The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.
Over 7,500 Pot Convictions Expunged in Missouri
The process going faster than expected in the state of Missouri.