President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession on Federal Lands

President Joe Biden is expanding a previous pot pardon by pardoning thousands of individuals who were convicted of simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in Washington, D.C. He also commuted the sentences of 11 inmates serving time for drug offenses, including conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Biden stated that these actions are aimed at achieving equal justice under the law and reducing the unnecessary collateral consequences of marijuana convictions. This follows his previous order in 2022 that pardoned thousands for simple possession of marijuana under federal law.

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