Preet speaks with Rachel Barkow, a Professor at NYU School of Law and a leading voice on criminal justice issues, about President Biden’s decision to pardon everyone convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession. How big of a deal is this? And what does it mean for the rest of Biden’s criminal justice reform agenda?

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References & Supplemental Materials:

“Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform,” White House, 10/6/22

Drug Scheduling, DEA.gov

“John Boehner: From Speaker of the House to Cannabis Pitchman,” NYT, 6/3/19

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