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The pardons will be done through an administration process to be developed by the Justice Department, administration officials told reporters; it will cover citizens and lawful permanent residents.

He’s also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will pardon all individuals convicted on federal marijuana possession charges, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people.

Move marks boldest federal step towards decriminalisation

"As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana," Biden said.

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

President Joe Biden’s pardon for thousands of people convicted of possessing marijuana may have a limited impact on its own but pushes debate.

Legal obstacles facing the rigorous Legacy Detroiter preference program for long-term residents seeking entry into the cannabis industry is picking up steam, a month after a judge dropped two lawsuits challenging the license application process, reported the Detroit Free Press.

President Biden is pardoning thousands of people convicted of federal marijuana charges, just weeks before November's midterm elections.

A couple in Sussex have issued a warning to dog owners after their six-month-old puppy Charlie ingested marijuana on a walk and had to be rushed to an emergency vets for treatment

A majority of U.S. voters support federal marijuana legalization, a new Morning Consult/Politico survey shows.