Maryland governor pardons 175,000 marijuana convictions

The governor of Maryland issued pardons for 175,000 misdemeanor marijuana possession convictions, impacting 100,000 residents. This includes a unique provision for paraphernalia-related convictions. Governor Moore emphasized the importance of addressing criminalization consequences alongside legalization. The pardons will not appear on background checks but remain on records. Racial disparities in Maryland's prison population were highlighted, with 70% being African American. The announcement reflects societal shifts towards marijuana legalization and the need to rectify past criminalization.

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