“‘If I could buy freedom, I would’: LA residents who can’t afford bail sue to change system”
“Complaint on behalf of six detained people who have not yet seen a judge targets largest jail system in US”
“Ohio bill would simplify the process of overturning wrongful convictions”
“‘A wrongful conviction is not only an injustice to the innocent person sitting in prison, it also means that a guilty criminal remains at large.'”
“How Criminal Justice Reformers Fared in the Midterms”
“Crime became a major issue in the 2022 election, but using it as a campaign cudgel was far from a guaranteed path to victory.”
“Midterm Elections Deliver Some Good News for Criminal Legal Reform”
“This election season, bail reform was on the ballot across the country, whether it was a topic at candidate forums or a talking point in campaign ads.”
“Maryland legalized recreational marijuana. Here’s what you should know.”
“Under the initiative, listed as Question 4 on the ballot, adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess, smoke and grow marijuana. But there’s some fine print to be aware of regarding how much is allowed and when Marylanders can legally smoke.”
“Some cannabis supporters say Missouri ballot initiative doesn’t help enough people with previous convictions”
“Amendment 3 would legalize adult-use marijuana in Missouri. But advocates say that some specifics in the amendment are cause for worry and plan to fight against the measure.”
“Booker And Fetterman Push Justice-Focused Marijuana Reform At State And Federal Level In Conference Remarks”
“‘This movement has got to be about expanding economic opportunities and democratizing those opportunities well. This movement has to be about not allowing us, in any way, to move backwards, but continuing to take strides forward towards justice.'”
“Top GOP Texas Lawmaker Reiterates Support For Marijuana Reform As He Previews 2023 Priorities”
“A top Republican Texas lawmaker says that he will work to enact criminal justice reform in the 2023 session, and he again expressed support for lowering penalties for marijuana possession.”
“Tourists In D.C. Can Now Legally Buy Weed As Mayor Bowser Signs Legislation Allowing MMJ Self-Certification”
“On Monday, Bowser signed a bill that would allow tourists visiting the nation’s capital to self-certify as medical marijuana patients without a physician’s recommendation.”
“House Judiciary Committee passes three important criminal justice reforms endorsed by AFP”
“These bills are commonsense
reforms that will help many Americans move out from under the shadow of a single past mistake and achieve a true second chance.”
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