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Incarcerated for Cannabis: Who's Still in Prison and Why?

Many states have legalized cannabis for medical use, but thousands are still in prison.

Publish Date: 10/13/21Topic: Body + BrainBody & BrainNova

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By Ana Aceves

The majority of Americans now live in a state or territory where cannabis is legal for medical use. But many people remain incarcerated for cannabis possession.

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