Massachusetts Officials Pardon Thousands Of People With Marijuana Convictions In Unanimous Vote On Governor’s Clemency Proposal

Massachusetts officials have unanimously approved the governor’s proposal to pardon thousands of people with misdemeanor marijuana convictions of their records. The relief is effective immediately. The Governor’s Council voted 7-0 on Wednesday to give consent to Gov. Maura Healey’s (D) clemency plan that she announced last month. The record sealing process will be automated by … Continue reading Massachusetts Officials Pardon Thousands Of People With Marijuana Convictions In Unanimous Vote On Governor’s Clemency Proposal