Jamaal Bowman tweeted the following:
"In communities of color and underserved communities, having a conviction for marijuana possession changes the trajectory of ones life and has a lasting impact for those attempting to find work, housing or even get an education. That is unacceptable."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Jamaal Bowman:
"This comes after I wrote a letter to President Biden last year, alongside our Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs @repblumenauer and @RepBarbaraLee, calling for the federal pardon of all non-violent cannabis convictions."Read on Twitter
"President Bidens decision to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession brings us that much closer to restoring justice in our communities that have been targeted for decades."Read on Twitter
"Finally, our federal system is recognizing the harm marijuana convictions have had on people and communities for generations, and is attempting to rectify that harm."Read on Twitter
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