Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform? – Oskaloosa Herald

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FILE – A no trespassing sign is displayed outside the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.

FILE – A no trespassing sign is displayed outside the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands still incarcerated on federal cannabis-related convictions.
The executive order, which acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed Thursday, does not address current penalties for possessing and selling marijuana or those jailed with yearslong sentences.
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