“Pardon” – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Issues Multimillion Pardon For Marijuana Convictions, Transforming Lives and Healing Injustices
Baltimore, Maryland – Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is set to make history with a mass pardon of over 175,000 marijuana convictions, marking one of the most expansive acts of clemency in the nation involving a drug that has become widely accepted for recreational use. The pardons will absolve individuals of low-level marijuana possession charges, impacting an estimated 100,000 people. Moore, a Democrat, describes this move as a crucial step towards addressing the social and …