Biden to Pardon Thousands for Marijuana Possession

President Joe Biden took his first major steps toward decriminalizing marijuana, pardoning thousands of Americans convicted for possession of the drug and ordering a review of its legal status.

Biden on Thursday issued a blanket pardon for all prior federal offenses for simple possession of marijuana. He will also urge governors to issue similar pardons for state offenses involving marijuana, senior administration officials said.

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[brianbabcock]

As a pretty conservative guy, I support this decision 110%.

[harlowjademermaid]

DANK BRANDON!!!

smoke 'em if you got 'em!
light it up!

[soulseeker]

You know if he just went ahead and pushed through legalization. Which he could do. And force the senate to make a decision.. that would instantly force all states to pardon cannabis crimes. If it is no longer federally illegal then the states can't push it anymore and force convictions

[chadsharpe]

Should have never been illegal.
Unless someone comprised it? 🤔

[TheLuckyShepherd]

🤣 "Review" classic political tactic. It's a way to get credit for doing nothing, right before mid-terms. What a joke. Legalize it or shut up.

[danjohnston]

Think Of The Effects On The Prison Labor Industry
You Thought Student Debt Relief Caused Moralistic Howling

[andrestamour]

Well living in Canada our laws are that we allow all are people to use marijuana, their for we don't arrest people for this and we can buy it and it's legal but not through the black market, we can also grow our own plants but we have a limit, this is also working well

[viceroyraydeen]

Let’s celebrate that these criminals pleaded these charges down from violent charges. This was not the average guy smoking a joint, these criminals were in prison for trafficking drugs across state lines. Our communities will be less safe because of this illegal action.