President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.⁠ ⁠ He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.⁠ ⁠ Biden, in a statement, said the move reflects his position that “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.”⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at the link in bio.