Biden Pardons Federal and DC Marijuana Users

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

48% : The White House: "A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, Attempted Simple Possession of Marijuana, or Use of Marijuana"In Proclamation 10467 of October 6, 2022 (Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana), I exercised my authority under the Constitution to pardon individuals who committed or were convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and section 48-904.01(d)(1) of the Code of the District of Columbia (D.C. Code).
35% : NPR adds:In addition to the proclamation, Biden also granted clemency to 11 individuals who he says are serving "disproportionately long" sentences for nonviolent drug offenses.
30% : NPR notes that and reports,The pardon Biden issued does not apply to state convictions.
22% : In April, Biden commuted the sentences of 31 others who were also convicted of nonviolent drug offenses.

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