Biden says the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.”
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Biden, in a statement, said the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.” People are also reading… Biden is also directing the secretary of Health and Human Services and the U.S. attorney general to review how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.
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