Congressman Carter Statement on Presidential Pardons for Simple Marijuana Convictions

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. -- Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. released the following statement celebrating President Joe Biden's move to pardon those incarcerated for simple, federal marijuana convictions.

"On April 7, 2022 I met at the White House to discuss pardons and clemency for individuals incarcerated for marijuana possession. I’m so grateful that President Biden has taken this step to return citizens to their lives.

Now, we must pass my misdemeanor expungement legislation so that these returning citizens can fully move on with their lives."

The Congressman is the lead sponsor of the bipartisan Marijuana Misdemeanor and Expungement Act, which would clear the records of the people who have been pardoned by the President's actions.

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