Biden Pardons All Federal Offenses of Marijuana Possession

US President Joe Biden on Thursdaypardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.

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This means marijuana users instates where it is legalizedcould still be breaking federal law.

Marijuana-related convictions have had lingering effects for many Americans.

My pardon will remove this burden,“Biden tweetedThursday afternoon.

Currently before the Senate is theCannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which would end the federal ban.