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veggie

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Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington 5
#28593881 - 12/22/23 10:00 AM (4 months, 24 days ago) |
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Long overdue, and not nearly enough ...
Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington December 22, 2023 - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is making thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia eligible for pardons, the White House said Friday, in his latest round of executive clemencies meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.
The categorical pardon Friday builds on a similar round issued just before the 2022 midterm elections that made thousands convicted of simple possession on federal lands eligible for pardons. Friday’s action adds additional criminal offenses to those eligible for a pardon, making even more people eligible to have their convictions expunged. Biden is also granting clemency to 11 people serving what the White House called “disproportionately long” sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
Biden, in a statement, said his actions would help make the “promise of equal justice a reality.”
“Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities,” Biden said. “Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs.”
No one was freed from prison under last year’s action, but the pardons were meant to help thousands overcome obstacles to renting a home or finding a job. Similarly, no federal prisoners are eligible for release as a result of Friday’s action.
Biden’s order applies only to marijuana, which has been decriminalized or legalized in many states for some or all uses, but remains a controlled substance under federal law. U.S. regulators are studying reclassifying the drug from the category of drugs deemed to have “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,” known as “Schedule I,” to the less tightly regulated “Schedule III.”
The pardon also does not apply to those in the U.S. unlawfully at the time of their offense.
Those eligible can submit applications to the Justice Department’s pardon attorney office, which issues certificates of pardon.
Biden on Friday reiterated his call on governors and local leaders to take similar steps to erase marijuana convictions.
“Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely due to the use or possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either,” Biden said.
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sonoramo
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: veggie] 1
#28593986 - 12/22/23 11:22 AM (4 months, 24 days ago) |
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It boggles my brain to consider how "difficult" it is to pardon people who are convicted of nothing more than pissing off the drug warriors.
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VP123
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: sonoramo]
#28594019 - 12/22/23 11:59 AM (4 months, 24 days ago) |
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It shouldn't be difficult to issue a pardon. However, given that half of the people in this country would like to see the establishment of a Christian theocracy, it appears that politicians on both sides of the aisle don't want to upset the religious right. Politicians consider drug users as second class citizens who don't deserve freedom.
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Holybullshit
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: VP123] 3
#28599650 - 12/27/23 09:53 AM (4 months, 19 days ago) |
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I'm pretty sure politicians consider everyone outside their major donors second class citizens.
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: veggie] 2
#28609105 - 01/04/24 04:52 AM (4 months, 12 days ago) |
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Its a nice start even if its not much
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: LogicaL Chaos]
#28609996 - 01/04/24 10:32 PM (4 months, 11 days ago) |
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Quote:
the pardons were meant to help thousands overcome obstacles to renting a home or finding a job.
I have oriented these addicts to menial labor and seen them pass me up for promotions. And, they were caught stealing, and still remained employed. They are typically put to the front of the line, in spite of meritocracy. Check all the boxes, on that job app, which any sane and respectable person would be afraid to think of; you will become a tax benefit to the company.
Overall, eradicating drugs has always been a fool's errand, used as an excuse for creeping tyranny. Where scary drug war goons have harassed non-violent offenders without a victim, they should be prosecuted, in-kind, rather than being allowed to say they were just following unlawful orders.
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orison
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: durian_2008]
#28610018 - 01/04/24 11:18 PM (4 months, 11 days ago) |
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Not possible.. he did that already last year..
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durian_2008
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Re: Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington [Re: orison]
#28610444 - 01/05/24 12:10 PM (4 months, 10 days ago) |
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Because, the records are expunged?
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