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Democrats request Trump to commute sentences for non-violent marijuana offenses

Nine Democratic lawmakers have urged President Trump to commute the sentences of those incarcerated for non-violent marijuana offenses, following his recent reclassification of the drug. They pointed out the overcrowding and staffing issues within the Bureau of Prisons as a contributing factor to their request.

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Nine Democratic lawmakers have urged President Trump to commute the sentences of those incarcerated for non-violent marijuana offenses, following his recent reclassification of the drug. They pointed out the overcrowding and staffing issues within the Bureau of Prisons as a contributing factor to their request.

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Democrats urge Trump to commute sentences of people serving for non-violent marijuana offenses

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Democrats request Trump to commute sentences for non-violent marijuana offenses