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Democrats request Trump to commute sentences for nonviolent marijuana offenses

Nine Democratic lawmakers have called on President Trump to commute the sentences of individuals incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses. This request comes after Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana, with lawmakers noting the overcrowding and staffing issues within the Bureau of Prisons.

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Nine Democratic lawmakers have called on President Trump to commute the sentences of individuals incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses. This request comes after Trump's decision to reclassify marijuana, with lawmakers noting the overcrowding and staffing issues within the Bureau of Prisons.

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Democrats urge Trump to commute sentences of people serving for nonviolent marijuana offenses

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Democrats request Trump to commute sentences for nonviolent marijuana offenses