A Democratic congressman says recent reports of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents seizing marijuana from state-licensed businesses in New Mexico underscores how the Biden administration is “not doing enough to protect states who are not waiting for the federal government to catch up.” Over the past two months, CBP has seized hundreds of thousands of dollars worth … [Read more...] about Biden ‘Not Doing Enough’ To Protect State Marijuana Laws, Congressman Says As Feds Seize Products From Licensed Businesses
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Biden’s Marijuana Comments At Campaign Event ‘Meant The World To Me,’ CBD Business Owner Who Spoke With President Says
When President Joe Biden visited his Wisconsin campaign headquarters last week, Chris Syrrakos caught the president’s attention. The CBD business owner—who had just recently been cleared in a cannabis-related case—was holding a sign in support of the president’s position that “no one should be in jail for using or possessing marijuana.” Biden seized the opportunity, … [Read more...] about Biden’s Marijuana Comments At Campaign Event ‘Meant The World To Me,’ CBD Business Owner Who Spoke With President Says
Biden Incorrectly Says Marijuana Pardons Exempt People From Disclosing Convictions On Official Forms, Contrary To DOJ Guidance
President Joe Biden’s mistaken belief that his marijuana pardons expunged records could end up causing legal issues for recipients, as he not only continues to insist that those cases are sealed but now claims that those who received clemency no longer need to disclose their arrests or convictions on official forms, contrary to the law. The president has said on multiple … [Read more...] about Biden Incorrectly Says Marijuana Pardons Exempt People From Disclosing Convictions On Official Forms, Contrary To DOJ Guidance
Déjà Vu in American Politics : Biden’s Cannabis Saga
Welcome to the latest episode of political drama starring none other than President Joe Biden. In his recent State of the Union address on March 7, Biden made headlines by suggesting a potential reclassification of cannabis at the federal level. Brace yourselves, dear readers, for it seems we're about to embark on yet another round of promises and rhetoric that have echoed … [Read more...] about Déjà Vu in American Politics : Biden’s Cannabis Saga
Marijuana pardons? Biden said yes, but Massachusetts waits on Healey
President Joe Biden recently pardoned thousands of people convicted of certain marijuana-related crimes. In making the announcement, Biden said “too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana.” “The biggest impact that Biden's pardons accomplish is that people are no longer going to suffer the adverse consequences of old convictions,” said Patty … [Read more...] about Marijuana pardons? Biden said yes, but Massachusetts waits on Healey
Biden poised to loosen restrictions on marijuana, but some say it’s not enough
Legalization advocates say reclassifying drug to schedule III from schedule I doesn’t resolve state and federal law conflicts The US government appears poised to announce next year the most sweeping changes in decades to how it handles marijuana, the psychoactive drug dozens of states allow to be sold from storefronts, but which federal law considers among the most dangerous … [Read more...] about Biden poised to loosen restrictions on marijuana, but some say it’s not enough
What Do Biden’s Weed Pardons Really Mean?
ON FRIDAY MORNING, President Joe Biden announced that he would be extending pardons to all Americans convicted of “simple possession and use of marijuana under federal and D.C. law,” as well as commuting the sentences of 11 people serving “disproportionately long” drug sentences. The move is the latest step in Biden positioning himself as perhaps the most cannabis-friendly … [Read more...] about What Do Biden’s Weed Pardons Really Mean?
Biden Applauds Another State For Clearing Marijuana Records Following His Presidential Pardons
Marijuana Moment President Joe Biden is cheering another state-level action to clear marijuana conviction records action following his own presidential pardons, applauding Connecticut for taking action to provide relief to those who’ve been criminalized over cannabis. He similarly voiced approval after Oregon’s governor pardoned tens of thousands of cannabis cases last … [Read more...] about Biden Applauds Another State For Clearing Marijuana Records Following His Presidential Pardons
Biden Pardons Thousands of People Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
News provided by The New York Times WASHINGTON — President Biden on Thursday pardoned all people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law and said his administration would review whether marijuana should still be a Schedule 1 drug like heroin and LSD, saying that “makes no sense.” The pardons will clear about 6,500 people who were convicted on federal charges of … [Read more...] about Biden Pardons Thousands of People Convicted of Marijuana Possession Under Federal Law
Worries Over Biden’s Reluctance To Reform Federal Marijuana Laws
News Provided by khn.org Politico reports that since the president seemingly has "no interest" in loosening federal drug laws, despite progress in some states, courts may ultimately have to force the issue. Other news on legal and illegal drugs is from Ohio, Colorado, Texas, and elsewhere. President Joe Biden is showing no interest in loosening federal restrictions that have … [Read more...] about Worries Over Biden’s Reluctance To Reform Federal Marijuana Laws
