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Democrats Urge Trump to Commute Marijuana Sentences
Nine Democrats have urged President Trump to commute sentences for nonviolent marijuana offenses, following his recent reclassification of the drug. This move aims to address capacity issues at federal prisons.
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The Hill
A group of nine Democrats urged President Trump to commute the sentences of people serving time for nonviolent marijuana offenses, following his decision to reclassify the drug last month. “The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is plagued by capacity issues, both overcrowded and understaffed. While it won't
2026-05-26 19:50 UTC