US President Joe Biden has pardoned all federal offenders
convicted of “simple possession” of the mariju@na in the US.
Biden made the announcement on Thursday via his official
Twitter handle.
“First: I’m pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple
mariju@na possession. There are thousands of people who were previously
convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or
educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden,” the
tweet reads.
“Second: I’m calling on governors to pardon simple state
mariju@na possession offenses. Just as no one should be in a federal prison
solely for possessing marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state
prison for that reason, either.
“Third: We classify
mariju@na at the same level as heroin – and more serious than fentanyl. It
makes no sense. I’m asking @SecBecerra and the Attorney General to initiate the
process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.
“I’d also like to note that as federal and state regulations
change, we still need important limitations on trafficking, marketing, and
underage sales of marijuana.
“Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended
too many lives – for conduct that is legal in many states. That’s before you
address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction. Today,
we begin to right these wrongs.”
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayAs I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 6, 2022
Today, I’m taking steps to end our failed approach. Allow me to lay them out.
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