Biden Pardons Everyone Who Posessed, Used Marijuana

President Joe Biden issued a blanket federal pardon to everyone who possesed or used marijuana.

"I am issuing a Proclamation that will pardon additional offenses of simple possession and use of marijuana under federal and D.C. law," the President announced. 

"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana.  It’s time that we right these wrongs."

 

"Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely due to the use or possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either," Biden added.

"That’s why I continue to urge Governors to do the same with regard to state offenses and applaud those who have since taken action."