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Prison
127 posts
California Court Rules Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Legal in Prison
You still can’t smoke the stuff while incarcerated, however.
June 13, 2019
Parolee Sues Minnesota Department of Corrections Over Medical Marijuana Denial
Lawyers filing the civil suit against the Minnesota DOC hope the case will prevent parolees being denied access to medical cannabis in the future.
February 13, 2019
Inmate Suing for Right to Smoke Cannabis as Part of His Religious Practice
James Rose says South Carolina prison guards shaved his head after he asked for marijuana in 2017.
December 17, 2018
American Student Facing Death Penalty in China for Cannabis Distribution Released
An American student spent eight months in a Chinese prison after being falsely accused of sharing cannabis.
November 13, 2018
Three Prison Guards Arrested For Smuggling Weed, Other Contraband Into Prison
The recent arrests are just the latest in a string of cases brought against South Carolina corrections officers.
November 12, 2018
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
Oregon Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Mississippi for Medical Marijuana He Legally Purchased
Why was Patrick Beadle imprisoned for possessing marijuana he legally obtained?
October 23, 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
Pennsylvania State Prisons on Lockdown Due to Suspected Synthetic Weed Outbreak
Is K2 responsible for dozens of workers in Pennsylvania state prisons becoming ill?
August 31, 2018
California Lawmakers Pass Bill to Overturn Pre-Legalization Marijuana Convictions
In California, those who have non-violent marijuana convictions could have a chance to clear their names.
August 23, 2018