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Maryland Governor Issues Sweeping Pardons for Marijuana Convictions
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland pardoned more than 175,000 convictions on low-level marijuana charges, two years after the state legalized the use of recreational marijuana.
“With deep pride and soberness, I will pardon over 175,000 convictions. I will grant pardons to Marylanders who have been convicted for misdemeanor possession of cannabis. And second, I will grant full pardons to Marylanders who have been convicted of certain misdemeanor possession crimes of drug paraphernalia.” “Your action today is about equity. It’s about racial justice. While the order applies to all who meet its criteria, the impact is a triumphant victory for African Americans and other Marylanders of color who are disproportionately arrested, convicted and sentenced for actions yesterday that are lawful today.”
Maryland Governor Issues Sweeping Pardons for Marijuana Convictions
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland pardoned more than 175,000 convictions on low-level marijuana charges, two years after the state legalized the use of recreational marijuana.
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