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criminal justice reform
23 posts
LA County Prosecutors Teams Up With Tech Group to Clear 66,000 Cannabis Convictions
Los Angeles prosecutors and a tech nonprofit are working together to amend the harms caused by the war on drugs.
February 13, 2020
Not Many North Dakotans Are Applying To Have Their Cannabis Offenses Pardoned
Officials wonder if it's a matter of simply getting the word out more efficiently.
November 21, 2019
An Inside Look at the 2019 National Expungement Week
National Expungement Week is helping those with cannabis convictions get their lives back.
September 23, 2019
Pardon the Past: The Last Prisoner Project
No one should be incarcerated for non-violent cannabis-related crimes.
July 18, 2019
Cook County State’s Attorney Aims to Start Cannabis Conviction Expungements
Criminal justice reform is on its way in Cook County.
April 15, 2019
National Expungement Week is Underway—Here’s Everything You Need to Know
A criminal conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. The organizers behind National Expungement Week seek to help.
October 24, 2018
Kim Kardashian Trying to Get Another Inmate with Non-Violent Drug Offense Pardoned
The reality TV star is a staunch advocate for prison reform.
September 5, 2018
The Marijuana Justice Act: What It Is And Why It’s Critical
How some lawmakers are fighting back against Jeff Sessions.
January 19, 2018
Will Legalized Marijuana Erase Prior Weed Convictions?
Now that California has legalized recreational weed, how will those who are currently serving time for pot-related charges fare? And will legalized marijuana erase prior weed convictions?
January 5, 2018
NFL Commissioner Pens Criminal Justice Reform Letter
The National Football League, which has been steeped in political drama over the past year, is taking steps…
October 18, 2017