President Biden has just four days left to use his clemency power.
John,
As President Biden’s term winds to an end, there are approximately 3,000 people incarcerated in federal prisons for cannabis-related offenses. Biden — and Biden alone — has the power to release them all with the stroke of a pen.
Recreational cannabis is legal in 24 states, three territories, + DC. Another seven states have decriminalized its use, and 14 states have legalized it for medical purposes.
When he ran in 2020, Biden promised to move the needle on cannabis justice.
And in many regards, he did just that.
In 2023, Biden pardoned thousands convicted of cannabis possession. And late last year, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it would begin the process of rescheduling cannabis into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.
This is progress, but not true justice.
With four days left in his term, we’re urgently calling on the President to keep his promises. Nearly 84% of Americans support the release of those who have been incarcerated for crimes that have since been legalized.
It's high time for cannabis justice. But time is running out.
Please take a moment to send a letter to President Biden to make good on his promises and grant cannabis clemency before his term ends.
Send the Letter ➡️
Thank you for taking action.
In solidarity,
LeftNet
