Maryland this week became the latest state to announce mass pardons for people convicted of marijuana-related crimes as the nation wrestles with how to make amends for the lives disrupted in the decadeslong war on drugs.
Under Gov. Wes Moore's plan, more than 175,000 convictions for possession of cannabis or drug paraphernalia will be pardoned, but not permanently erased from people's criminal records.Here's a look at where the U.S. stands in addressing old marijuana convictions.A fraction of cannabis convictions have been expunged or pardonedNORML, a group that advocates for legalized marijuana, has tallied about 2.5 million expungements and pardons for cannabis convictions in recent years.
Wes Moore holds up an executive order he signed to issue more than 175,000 pardons for marijuana convictions on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Annapolis, Md. Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee is seated left. Standing left to right are Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, Shiloh Jordan and Jason Ortiz, director of strategic initiatives for Last Prisoner Project.
Pardons In Maryland 2.5 Million Americans Will Have Marijuana Convictions Cleared Or Forgiven
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