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Biden Pardons Convicts In Federal Offenses Of Marijuana Possession

By Joji Xavier   ✉   | Published:   | Follow Us On Google News
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President Joe Biden has announced a set of executive actions to pardon people convicted of simple marijuana possession under the Controlled Substances Act or D.C. Code.

In a Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana, issued Thursday, Biden made it clear that his pardon is not applicable to any other offenses related to marijuana or other controlled substances.

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