expungement

A Cannabis Conviction Expungement Fair Comes to Michigan

Starting last week, expungement is a reality for Michiganders who have misdemeanors and select felonies.

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Mayor Of Birmingham, Alabama To Issue Blanket Pardons For 15,000 Pot Convictions

Birmingham, Alabama will pardon thousands of cannabis convictions going back 30 years.

4 years ago

Illinois officials say they’ve expunged 500,000 cannabis convictions

Gov. J.B. Pritzker pardoned 9,210 low-level marijuana convictions. Illinois police erased 492,000 others. The post Illinois officials say they’ve expunged…

4 years ago

Why I feel guilty shopping at the dispensary

Even in recreational states, it doesn't always feel like Black Lives Matter when you head to the dispensary. The post…

4 years ago

You can help free America’s cannabis prisoners. Here’s how

Yes, people are in prison just for marijuana. Here are their names and what you can do to help release…

4 years ago

Canada’s cannabis pardon program is failing. Here’s why

More than a year after Canada went legal, only 436 people have applied. Is the process too burdensome? The post…

4 years ago

Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions

Gov. Steve Sisolak's move restores opportunities in financial aid, housing, voting, and other life basics previously denied. The post Nevada…

5 years ago

Los Angeles County expunges 66,000 marijuana convictions in day

Los Angeles County undertook a massive expungement effort. The post Los Angeles County expunges 66,000 marijuana convictions in a day…

5 years ago

Maine governor issues historic pardon to tribal attorney for 1968 cannabis conviction

Don Gellers had been 'singled out and targeted' to stop the Passamaquoddy tribe's land claims. The post Maine governor issues…

5 years ago

Illinois pardons 11,000 cannabis convictions on eve of legalization

Just one day before Illinois opened its first legal cannabis stores, Governor J.B. Pritzker granted pardons to more than 11,000…

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