San Francisco To Expunge Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions
The city announced that more than 9,000 marijuana-related convictions will be cleared. California voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2016.
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Scrubbing The Past To Give Those With A Criminal Record A Second Chance
A criminal conviction can present obstacles to everything from jobs to housing. Since 2017, more than 20 states have expanded or added laws that help people seal or expunge their criminal records.