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The motion will effectively erase from the records these convictions going back 21 years.

In an effort to help people reduce or clear their criminal records, the Drug Policy Alliance is hosting a series of four free record expungement fairs in the Greater Los Angeles area.

President Donald Trump officially went off the rails over the weekend, praising nations that impose the death penalty for drug dealers. Saturday's unscripted rant may be a warning sign for all those seeking sane and effective drug laws.

Five sources within the Trump Administration indicate that the president regularly makes statements indicating he would like to emulate policies of China, the Philippines, and Singapore by executing drug sellers, according to a report by Axios.

Today, there are nine states that have decided to make marijuana legal and more states are expected to join the list in the near future.

The New York State Assembly will convene a public hearing today to discuss a bill that would legalize the production, distribution, and use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21.

As more states legalize marijuana, there are still hundreds of thousands of citizens trapped in a justice system by old marijuana convictions.

The nation of Colombia has been fighting —and losing — the Drug War. And, like the US, Colombia is changing its approach to the issue.