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Biden promised no jail time for weed. He's running out of time to pardon cannabis convicts.

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President Joe Biden has made it clear that cannabis reform, especially as a racial justice issue, is a priority.

The president has only granted 1.4% of submitted clemency petitions for cannabis possession.

He has only pardoned 11 individuals, who had already served time, and commuted the sentences of five convicted of nonviolent drug offenses.

Now is the time for President Biden to secure his legacy on criminal justice reform.

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