Kaylee Tornay, Politico, Dec. 23, 2023 "As an immigrant, Maria Reimers tried to do everything by the book. She entered the U.S. legally, married an American citizen and secured a green card to work. Together, she and her husband managed to open a small storefront...
Katya Schwenk, Phoenix New Times, Aug. 1, 2023 "Dennis Mejic has lived in the U.S. since he was 4. Now 53, the Peoria resident faces deportation for growing 17 pot plants when he legally could have 12."
Prof. Stacy Caplow, Oct. 17, 2022 "President Biden pardoned thousands of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who committed or were convicted in federal courts of simple marijuana possession since 1992, and even earlier if those records...
White House, Oct. 6, 2022 - A Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana "... This pardon does not apply to individuals who were non-citizens not lawfully present in the United States at the time of their offense. ...
National Immigration Project, Oct. 6, 2022 "Today President Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted on federal charges of simple possession of marijuana from 1992 to 2021. While these pardons are long overdue and necessary, they regrettably...
Laura Snapes, The Guardian, Nov. 11, 2019 " Neil Young is facing a delay in his application for US citizenship after honestly answering a question about his marijuana use. In a letter to fans posted on his website , the Canadian songwriter said that...
Congressman Joe Neguse, May 29, 2019 "Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) are leading a bipartisan letter urging Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary McAleenan to retract guidelines issued in April which...
At least two Colorado LPRs were denied naturalization "solely because of their cannabis industry employment." Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock wrote this letter dated April 3, 2019 to Attorney General Barr asking for "formal guidance from the U...
"Ever try pot? Answer yes to a border agent, and foreigners could face permanent consequences even if they haven't used marijuana in years. More and more Canadians are learning the hard way that admitting to U.S. border agents that you smoked pot can bar...