{"id":2131589,"date":"2023-12-22T10:40:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T15:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pardons-all-americans-on-federal-marijuana-use-charges\/"},"modified":"2023-12-22T10:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T15:46:13","slug":"biden-pardons-all-americans-on-federal-marijuana-use-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-pardons-all-americans-on-federal-marijuana-use-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden pardons all Americans for federal marijuana offenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-pardons-all-americans-on-federal-marijuana-use-charges%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131589&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>President Biden\u200c Pardons Americans Convicted of Marijuana Offenses<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden has taken a significant step towards fulfilling \u2062his campaign promise to address cannabis use offenses by pardoning all Americans arrested, prosecuted,\u2064 or convicted on federal charges for marijuana use. \u2062In a bold move ahead \u200bof the\u200d holiday, Biden signed a proclamation on Friday that forgives U.S. citizens and lawful permanent \u2062residents who were caught possessing the drug and charged. This action goes beyond the sweeping\u2063 measures he implemented\u2064 last year for thousands of individuals convicted of possession.<\/p>\n<p>The White House stated that the \u2062new action includes &#8220;additional \u200doffenses of simple possession and use\u2064 of marijuana under federal and D.C. law.&#8221; While the administration did not provide \u2063an estimate of how many people would be affected, \u200cit emphasized that those convicted \u200dof selling or transporting marijuana were not included in the pardon.<\/p>\n<p>The primary goal of this broad action is to make it easier for individuals with criminal records to \u200bsecure employment and housing by clearing their records of \u2063the felony offense. President\u200c Biden acknowledged that criminal records for marijuana use and possession have \u200dcreated unnecessary barriers to employment, housing, and\u200c educational\u2063 opportunities. He emphasized the need to rectify the consequences of the failed approach to marijuana, stating, &#8220;Too many lives have\u200b been upended\u200c because of\u200b our failed approach to marijuana. It\u2019s\u2062 time that we right these wrongs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While people convicted of violating state marijuana laws are \u2064not eligible for this pardon, President Biden urged \u2062governors\u2063 to take \u2064similar \u200bactions\u200d to absolve state\u200d charges. \u200bAdditionally, he will commute the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">prison sentences<\/a> of 11 individuals \u2064convicted of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-commutes-sentences-of-31-individuals-with-nonviolent-drug-offenses\/\" title=\"Biden Commutes Sentences of 31 Individuals With Nonviolent Drug Offenses\">nonviolent drug offenses<\/a>, including some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wisconsin-parade-massacre-suspect-convicted-for-impregnating-teen-girl\/\" title=\"Wisconsin Parade Massacre Suspect Convicted for Impregnating Teen Girl\">mandatory life sentences<\/a>. This follows similar commutations he\u200b granted\u2062 in April.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration has also taken steps to reclassify marijuana to a lower category on the \u200cDrug Enforcement Administration&#8217;s scale. The Department\u2062 of Health and \u200cHuman Services proposed moving marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a \u200cSchedule III drug. This reclassification acknowledges that marijuana has some medically acceptable uses and contains \u200dsmaller\u200b amounts \u2062of narcotic and non-narcotic drugs compared to Schedule \u2063I and II substances.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064With President Biden&#8217;s commitment to \u2062supporting legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge prior convictions, what steps can be taken to ensure the successful implementation of these reforms<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ul residents who have been affected by the war \u200don drugs. This pardon represents a \u200cmonumental shift in the country&#8217;s approach to marijuana offenses and reflects a new understanding of the societal impact of\u2063 these convictions.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes \u200bas part of President Biden&#8217;s commitment to \u2063criminal justice reform and \u2063his promise to address the inequities \u200cof the war on drugs.\u2062 For years, the criminalization of marijuana has disproportionately affected\u2062 communities of color, resulting in \u200bthe incarceration of countless individuals for non-violent offenses. By pardoning those convicted of marijuana offenses, President Biden takes a \u2062significant step towards righting the wrongs of \u200cthe past.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of this pardon cannot \u200bbe underestimated. For those who have been\u2064 convicted of marijuana offenses, this pardon offers a chance \u2064at a\u2064 fresh start,\u200c free from the burden \u200dof a criminal record. \u2064It gives them \u2064the opportunity to rebuild their lives, find employment,\u2064 and reintegrate into society without the stigma and barriers associated with a drug conviction.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this decision\u2063 acknowledges the changing attitudes towards marijuana use and the growing acceptance of its medical\u200c and recreational benefits. As more states legalize marijuana for both medical and recreational\u2062 use, it is becoming increasingly\u200d clear that the criminalization of marijuana is \u200dboth \u2064unjust and outdated.\u200b By\u200d pardoning these individuals, \u2063President \u2063Biden sends \u2062a\u2062 strong\u200b message that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unemployment-inflation-and-automation-the-truth-about-the-15-minimum-wage\/\" title=\"Unemployment, Inflation, and Automation: The Truth About The  Minimum Wage\">federal government recognizes<\/a> the need for reform in drug policy.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the pardon, President Biden has \u200calso committed to supporting legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and expunge \u200cprior convictions. This comprehensive approach to reform demonstrates a \u2062commitment to\u2063 addressing the systemic issues surrounding marijuana offenses and ensuring that all Americans have equal opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>While this pardon \u2063is a significant step forward,\u2062 there is still work to be done. There are countless individuals serving lengthy prison sentences for\u2063 non-violent marijuana\u200c offenses, and \u2062their cases must be reassessed. Additionally, measures must be put in \u2063place\u2064 to prevent future injustices and ensure that individuals are not unfairly targeted \u200bor impacted\u2064 by marijuana laws.<\/p>\n<p>President Biden&#8217;s decision to pardon Americans convicted of marijuana \u200doffenses is a momentous \u200bstep towards \u200bcriminal \u2062justice \u2062reform. It acknowledges\u2062 the\u200b injustices of the\u2062 past, recognizes changing \u2064attitudes\u2062 towards marijuana, and sets the stage for meaningful change. It is\u200d a demonstration of leadership and a commitment to \u200ccreating a fair and just society for all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden fulfilled his campaign promise by pardoning all Americans arrested, prosecuted, or convicted on federal charges for marijuana use. In a significant move before the holiday, he signed a proclamation on Friday, expunging cannabis use offenses and providing forgiveness to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents caught possessing it<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2131590,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2131589","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131589","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131589"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131589\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2131590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131589"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131589"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131589"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}