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criminal justice
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Last Prisoner Project’s State of Cannabis Justice Report Highlights Sobering Realities
Movement at the federal level hasn’t led to anyone being released from incarceration quite yet.
October 12, 2023
Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s Launches Non-Profit Cannabis Co. Focused on Criminal Justice Reform
BEN’S BEST BLNZ or B3 is a non-profit cannabis company launched by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s with an advocacy edge.
March 30, 2023
Michigan Court Approves Medical Marijuana During Probation
Another state has ruled in favor of allowing people on probation to access their medication.
February 12, 2021
New Jersey Lawmakers Advance Revised Bill On Underage Cannabis Use
The "cleanup bill" aims to revise laws aimed at youths who get caught consuming or possessing cannabis.
February 1, 2021
Trump’s Final Clemency: Among Usual Suspects, Pot Prisoners
On Trump's final day of being President of the United States, he granted clemency to a handful of people serving absurd sentences for cannabis offenses.
January 20, 2021
Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx Calls For Expungement Of Convictions For Pot Sales
Cook County, Illinois may see further reforms in the criminal justice system.
December 22, 2020
New Poll Finds Majority of Americans In Favor of Expungement For Cannabis Crimes
More Americans than ever are supportive of expunging the records of those who have been convicted of cannabis-related crimes.
December 9, 2020
Colorado Governor Pardons Thousands Of Pot Convictions
Thousands of people are finally getting pardoned for low-level pot crimes.
October 1, 2020
Vermont Considers Expanding Cannabis Expungements
Vermont is looking to move forward in the realm of cannabis justice.
August 25, 2020
Disabled Veteran Sentenced to Prison Time in Alabama for Legally-Obtained Cannabis
Sean Worsley was initially stopped by the police for playing his music too loudly.
July 14, 2020