In Historic Move, Biden Announces He Will Pardon Thousands of Federal Cannabis Offenses
Today President Joe Biden announced that he will pardon people with federal convictions for simple possession of cannabis. Going further, he announced […]
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House Committee Approves Two Bills To Expunge, Seal Pot Records
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at providing relief to individuals with marijuana convictions on […]
Brooklyn DA to Vacate Hundreds of Convictions Prosecuted With Help of Corrupt Cops
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office will vacate hundreds of convictions that were secured based on testimony from corrupt cops, including NYPD narcotics […]
Pennsylvania Announces Program to Pardon Thousands of Pot Convictions
Pennsylvania residents who have previously been busted for cannabis now have a pathway to a clean record. Gov. Tom Wolf and Lieutenant […]
Cannabis Conviction Expungement Clinics Coming to Buffalo, New York
Officials in Erie County, New York announced last week that a series of cannabis conviction expungement clinics will be held in Buffalo […]
Nevada Funds Investigation on Implementing Automatic Record Sealing for Cannabis Convictions
Earlier this month, three nonprofit organizations (the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Nevada Legal Services, and Code for America) were granted […]
Biden Says He’s ‘Working On’ Bill To Release Cannabis Inmates
President Joe Biden reiterated his belief that no one should be behind bars for using cannabis, saying Sunday that he is working […]
New Jersey Gives Licensing Priority to Convicted Offenders
New Jersey is making headlines with their policy of prioritizing folks with prior cannabis convictions when it comes to working legally in […]
New Yorkers Attempt to Clear Names for Plant That is Now Legal
As adult-use cannabis thrives in New York, some residents say their lives are still ruined due to past cannabis convictions that haunt […]
Wisconsin Governor Pardons Several With Cannabis Convictions
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Friday announced dozens of new pardons, including nine for individuals previously convicted for cannabis-related offenses. “There is […]