Last Prisoner Project
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The Last Prisoner Project is a nonprofit dedicated to repairing the harms of the criminalization of cannabis through intervention, advocacy, and awareness.
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Joined May 2019
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Two weeks into President Trump’s second term, cannabis has not surfaced as a leading issue of his new administration. However, two executive orders will factor into the administration’s approach to drug and criminal justice policy. Read more on our blog:
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A criminal record limits access to jobs, housing, education, and much more. It follows you wherever you go, for the rest of your life. That is why it's so crucial for states like Missouri to do the work to expunge cannabis records and give so many Missourians back their freedom. 👏 Read more via @MO_Independent:
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As a free man, Last Prisoner Project constituent Deshaun Durham reflects on the broken system that took years of his life. But his story is not just his own. It’s the story of countless others who remain behind bars for a plant that is being legalized across the country. It’s a call to action for policymakers, advocates, and communities to push for reform. And it’s a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and perseverance can light the way to freedom. Read the full interview:
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RT @BreakwaterATC: Help spark change — literally! Grab some Sour Super Skunk, marked with our limited edition Breakwater x Last Prisoner Pr…
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Elon Musk, as chair of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been tasked with reducing government spending. In a letter to Musk, Senator Warren laid out her recommendations, which included reducing government spending on cannabis enforcement. Read the full letter:
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Since 2021, we have been working to ensure that retroactive relief is provided for individuals criminalized under outdated cannabis prohibition laws in Hawai’i. And last year, we were thrilled when HB 1595 (now Act 62) passed. Act 62 created a pilot project for state-initiated expungement of non-conviction cannabis possession records on Hawai’i Island. After just one month of implementation, the pilot project identified 2,268 records potentially eligible for expungement. While Act 62 was a major step forward, a technical issue has made implementation more burdensome than anticipated. Head to our blog to read more about this process and what still needed to be done to provide justice for those impacted in Hawai’i:
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Christopher Butler, once serving a 30-year sentence for cannabis possession, is now home. 💚
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Swipe to learn more about the individuals who will be leading the DEA, DOJ, FDA, and HHS and how they could potentially impact the future of cannabis in America.
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Proposition R (aka the "Dallas Freedom Act") passed in November and made Dallas the largest city in Texas to decriminalize lesser cannabis offenses. The measure prohibits Dallas police from making arrests or issuing citations for possession of cannabis up to four ounces. It also prevents police from considering cannabis odor as probable cause for search or seizure, except in certain instances. Despite leading to an immediate decrease in arrests, Dallas is one of six cities Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing in an effort to prevent cannabis decriminalization measures. Paxton argues that “cities cannot pick and choose which state laws they follow,” and that Proposition R is unconstitutional as cannabis remains illegal under Texas law. We will keep you updated on how this lawsuit develops.
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After his release in 2021, Mario was part of Last Prisoner Project's re-entry hiring program. "It's hard to put into words what this moment means to me. Having had to serve time for this plant, I believe in wholeheartedly that now being able to legally sell it to my community in my city is a full circle moment." — Mario Ramos
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While it is still to be determined whether President Trump’s comments in support of legalization were merely campaign rhetoric or a genuine pledge, we won’t stop fighting for meaningful progress. Learn more:
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Find ways to support constituents like Alexander on our website:
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