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Posted by: Kate Prince on Oct 6, 2022

The White House today announced that President Joe Biden will pardon all those convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law, The Hill reports. “There are thousands of people who have prior federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result,” Biden said in a statement. “My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions.” White House officials urged governors to take similar action and told reporters that the pardon could benefit around 6,500 individuals. They added that no one is currently in federal prison for simple possession charges.