All posts tagged "clemency"

Current Events

Week in Review: President Biden Expands Cannabis Pardons

ICYMI: Catch up on the week’s latest news from across the cannabis spectrum.

Culture

Craig Cesal: From Felon to Cannabis Freedom Fighter

After being granted clemency on his life without parole sentence on conspiracy charges, former cannabis lifer...

Politics

Cannabis Prisoner Luke Scarmazzo Released

A federal judge has issued a compassionate release order for Luke Scarmazzo, who was sentenced to...

Politics

Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolfe As He Exits

The pardon brings a welcome end to the rapper's dark journey that included a six-month prison...

Politics

President Biden ‘Working On’ Releasing Cannabis Prisoners

President Joseph Biden says his administration is “working on” releasing federal marijuana prisoners. But he still...

Legal

Guidelines Give More Clemency for Crack than Cannabis

Former president Obama released more prisoners through pardon and clemency than any other U.S. president in...

Legal

Obama to Grant Clemency for More Non-Violent Drug Offenders

Over the course of the next several weeks, President Obama is expected to issue executive orders...

Politics

This 4/20 Tell Obama You Want Clemency For Prisoners Serving a Life Sentence For Marijuana

The United States Department of Justice has been making a lot of noise lately about reducing...