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Biden Pardons Marijuana Offenses
Biden Pardons for Marijuana Offenses
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President Biden pardons 11 individuals with non-violent drug offenses, including marijuana possession, to address disproportionately long sentences. The pardons follow last year's move for thousands convicted of marijuana offenses. The pardon urges state governors to take similar actions and recommends reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug, easing restrictions and impacting federal policy.
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How could the pardons and potential reclassification impact the marijuana industry and its legal status?
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