Biden Pardons All People Convicted On Federal Marijuana Possession

Thousands of Americans convicted on "simple possession" of marijuana will now have no prior conviction for the possession.

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.

He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.

President Biden, in a statement, said the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.”