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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.
University of Arizona Students Launch Expungement Clinic
Law students in Tucson, Arizona are helping people through an expungement process.
Biden Mentions Freeing Prisoners with Cannabis Convictions in MLK Day Speech
President Joe Biden spoke at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event where he discussed many topics, including civil rights, job growth, his infrastructure law, and pardons for federal cannabis convictions.
Connecticut Clears Nearly 43K Cannabis Convictions
The move fulfills provisions in Connecticut legislation to legalize adult-use cannabis.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Pardons 10, Some Cannabis Convictions
Ten people received forms of clemency on old charges, some involving cannabis.
Connecticut Governor To Expunge Thousands of Cannabis Convictions
Connecticut legalized recreational pot last year.
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.