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pardons
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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.
Colorado Governor Wants Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions
The remarks by Jared Polis came at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Colorado.
Wisconsin GOP Leaders Kill 500+ Proposals from Governor, Including Legal Cannabis
It was an eventful day in the Wisconsin legislature, to say the least.
Justice Department Launches Pardon Certificate Application
The U.S. Department of Justice’s application makes getting proof of pardon a lot more simple.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legalizes Adult-Use Cannabis
The U.S. Virgin Islands territory governor made history when he signed a bill legalizing cannabis.
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.
Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf Pardons Over 2,500, Nearly 400 for Nonviolent Cannabis Offenses
The governor’s pardons include 395 under a program for nonviolent cannabis offenses.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Pardons 10, Some Cannabis Convictions
Ten people received forms of clemency on old charges, some involving cannabis.
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.