Those benefitting from the policy will receive a certificate of pardon, which they can show to potential employers
The US president said those with federal convictions for"simple possession" could be"denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result".In a White House video, the president said he was concerned about racial disparities, too.
The Department of Justice said it would begin the process of providing those certificates"in the coming days". "It makes no sense," he commented. He has announced a review of how cannabis is scheduled under federal law.
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