Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons more than 175,000 marijuana convictions | full video

In a sweeping act, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday he's mass pardoning more than 175,000 marijuana convictions.
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[@strengthforthejourney1451]

This is an example of working for ALL people!!! Great teamwork!!!

[@lorrie_Israel]

That's just the beginning; let's see if they're provided with debit cards, free housing, and jobs like the illegal immigrants.

[@charlesdotson4766]

This is exceptional work being done by Gov. Wes Moore and his administration!!👏🏾🇺🇲💙👍🏽

[@DalzellWaldrop-np4ll]

Thank you Gov Moore

[@Booklook111]

Governor Wes Moore is demonstrating what true leadership looks like. I hope more and more states will follow your leadership and Maryland’s example. You’re an inspiration!

[@lorrie_Israel]

True leadership starts with taking care of citizens not illegal immigrants.

[@isaiahjones9283]

WoW!!!!😢🙌❤❤🙏🙏💯💯God bless this Governor

[@DwaunMElam]

This should happen in every state where Marijuana is now legal.

[@willajackson8170]

Totally agree.

[@april6662]

Absolutely!! Shamed to keep people locked up for something that’s legal !!

[@duchess56me-tf7fx]

Or not legal.

[@cynthiamyles5437]

I believe it will.....the house just passed a bill for the **Draft 18-26**

[@lorrie_Israel]

Free them and provide them with the same Free housing, jobs, and cash payments that you're giving non citizens.

[@strengthforthejourney1451]

CONGRATULATIONS Maryland families!!! Now, go get it!!!

[@mkay3310]

I'm clapping behind my laptop screen and I'm not even a Maryland resident. This governor should run for president!

[@surlypiratewench1969]

Absolutely!

[@marceljaff2131]

He would do better than Biden

[@surlypiratewench1969]

@@marceljaff2131 oh just stop it.

[@gerigeri111]

He will

[@LogicAtItsFinest]

Agreed. Lord William from Black MEN Network said the same thing. Seems that you two agree.

[@lynwill9946]

Excellent news

[@puremotion2212]

A beautiful man, inside and out, working for the people. Thank you. Everyone working together accomplished something enormous. They overturned a great wrong, and people from all walks of life are grateful.

[@natajean10]

Good Job Governor Wes

[@rosemitchell6731]

I Love It I Don't Live There. But THANK YOU For The People To Be The First To Lead By Example❤

[@MarisaFord-dv2bl]

Humanity Prevails In Maryland!!!

[@resilientred1699]

This is super encouraging to see this advancement of our legal system because politics have been pretty depressing. Thanks, Govenor. I'm not a resident of your state and I don't believe that my state would ever do something like this, but I won't stop participating in the politic process in hopes that it will. TX get on board. Govenor Moore, your boldness is impressive and necessary.

[@BishopREALestate]

Awesome🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 good man

[@lauralee9694]

You are a great example for every other state, Thank you Gov Wes

[@iamdeborahltillman]

Amen! Excellent Governor Wes. This makes PERFECT SENSE!

[@DalzellWaldrop-np4ll]

This is good politics at work

[@lisarobinson3590]

Thank you Sir.

[@LizzyMcD]

This is why voting matters. Thanks for your values Governors Wes Moore

[@Kscomelli]

EXACTLY! If the Democrats are smart, they will run on making Marijuana legal federally.

[@BuddhismAsALifePractice]

WRONG! This is where Black folk get confused. We are emotional people and fail to think ECONOMICALLY. Gov. Moore pardons is an excellent move. However, this something that he should have done when he first got into office. This is a political move of the DEMOCRACTIC party to get Blacks to vote for Joe Biden. His pardons DO NOT give Black people any TANGIBLES.

[@lorrie_Israel]

Releasing them is only the first step; he needs to provide them with the same free benefits given to these illegal immigrants (free housing, debit cards, and jobs).

[@papasom3337]

Governor Wes Moore is a champion of Truth and Right! Thank You!! A Great First Step!! Repair Us, Repair A Nation!!

[@ebunoluway9836]

This is absolutely amazing 👏🏿. This guy is a leader for the ppl. They elected the right one for the job.

[@williethomas2628]

God bless you, governor. Do whatever you can to help them get on their feet. Thanks again.

[@jayh1391]

Thank you Gov Wes Moore

[@shannonfreeman1]

Well done !❤❤❤

[@ballodium9358]

thanks governor.

[@tairdudeusa7981]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@InspirationWeaver]

Thx 4 this it will save many lives

[@virginiawilliams9718]

Congratulations

[@vanessacampbell7861]

That is so awesome. Thank God for Wes Moore in doing the right thing.

[@NebMunb]

Yessssirr!!!!

[@Lvnshyrn07]

Yay!!! It's about time. 🎉

[@veronicacheek6726]

Great Teamwork ! Noone Left Behind Working for ALL Americans🙌🙌🙌

[@caribbeanradiology7004]

Texas Governor Pardoned a murderer. What a contrast.

[@Hurdles_in_Life]

Of course, Governor Greg Abbot of Texas just another maga that think he is above the law, just like Ron Desantis of Florida

[@Hurdles_in_Life]

No, Governor Moore, it can not reverse the past. It only helps the present and prepares a brighter future for the vulnerable black communities, even though on the other end, we still have Donald Trump to deal with....

[@LD-jb5zi]

Well said

[@ShanetteLewis]

exactly!!!

[@JamesBoswell-f8o]

Facts

[@1suitcasesal]

Bravo!!!!

[@jackiejohnson887]

Thank you sir 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙💙💙

[@simplyb.8959]

Thank God!

[@johnnylafayette]

Finally a little true justice

[@levorisbobbitt8450]

This is a Governor who has done his job for the citizens of Maryland.

[@laurainglis7485]

The taxpayers pay court costs and inmate housing expenses for these low level small amount offenses. Not to mention the criminal record to exclude you from earning a honest living. The corporations benefit from legalization, so why not? Good move and I am an independent voter.

[@themeanhornet1070]

Money well spent.

[@Booklook111]

@@themeanhornet1070You ARE a mean hornet.

[@LD-jb5zi]

Well said

[@iamdeborahltillman]

The rest of the nation needs to follow the leadership of Governor Wes Moore. The country should also have to provide some funds for those convicted.

[@ebunoluway9836]

One of the best speeches has been added to the list.

[@Kscomelli]

More governors should follow this man's lead.

[@yoleneroldan3102]

Wonderful soul

[@leonmartin7904]

Excellence, no further words are needed! May GOD keep OUR TRUE BLACK MEN STRONG!

[@paulafalconer4779]

👏 Thank you

[@juliemitchell9905]

They need to do this in Jamaica WI

[@joeluken4237]

Totally agree. I always felt that if it is legalized, then those who are in prisons should be free and pardoned.

[@yeshiworkgashu3192]

My heart is pounding and cry love this man❤all his team God blessed all your family

[@sjones2088]

Great speech

[@ambriaharris4821]

That's right. Now, all of these rich people have dispensaries and there are post advertisements all over for cannabis. It's only fair that these people get out of prison.

[@deeyates226]

❤ Much love from NYC ❤

[@elsierodgers4874]

People were going to prison for a small bag of weed.

[@themeanhornet1070]

People don’t go to prison for not having any. It’s easy.

[@bernardwylie9760]

⁠@@themeanhornet1070 people shouldn’t go to prison for having any either, that’s easy as well. And you can’t point to any evidence that weed alone creates adverse social/criminal justice issues. It were just a great arbitrary way of maintaining mass incarceration of certain groups.

[@mkay3310]

@@themeanhornet1070 ok then I think you should go to prison for having a sip of alcohol, since it's a more dangerous drug than weed. People don't go to prison for not having any alcohol, it's easy just don't drink.

[@perryfree3903]

My brother did 5 years for a quarter.Ounce something you can buy from the store like milk now

[@themeanhornet1070]

@@bernardwylie9760 not my concern or problem. Can’t do the time, don’t buy the dime.

[@bshaw1004]

And it’s Legal in Colorado….this should’ve never happened. Great job Governor

[@Lighthouse734]

Governor your aaaaamazing thankyou❤👏

[@MichaelShaw]

Gov Wes doing the damn thing! Got the port up and running in record time, got crime rate down, unemployment down, righting historical wrongs, which will further bring improvement to the state, and improve people's lives. I look forward to seeing your portrait in the governor's house Governor. 🇺🇲🇺🇲💪🏾

[@Kscomelli]

He can't stop smiling, and I love it.

[@markieOD]

Wes Moore for President 2028! This man been the truth! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@ErthaRizas]

He should replace Biden and get someone to replace Harris

[@amyreynolds3619]

​@ErthaRizas , Harris runs in 2028 with Wes Moore as her Vice President.

[@ErthaRizas]

@@amyreynolds3619 no harris

[@doug3819]

I don't dislike Harris, the problem she can't win !

[@jacquelineduplantier5563]

2024

[@tonytc6285]

Awesome!

[@sumiland6445]

Great news!! About time!!

[@MYWonderfulRBWorld01]

This is a great and courageous move. Our first step toward dismantling the "systemic federal government's and Wall Street's financing itself" off Black male bodies.

[@ShawnCman]

Do you think that this freed 100% black males? Democrats will take this as a "what they did for all black people" I'm black and never been to jail/prison. Let me know when they come up with a anti black crime bill that will protect us from this wrongful prosecution. Or reparations, that benefits specifically black people for the handle that Maryland played in slavery.

[@whynot8901]

thank you, Gov. Moore, and all involved in righting these horrendous wrongs

[@kymtaylor5890]

I approve of this message 😊🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🗳🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂💙💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊🌊UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT FROM SCHOOL BOARDS TO THE PRESIDENCY IN EVERY STATE 🗳 🫂

[@One.--]

Finally the big lie has stopped & the injustice

[@BillieEllison]

Well done Governor Moore !

[@Xavier-uknonada]

Great job

[@nette1140]

“Hello” Governor Wes Moore I salute your wonderful parents for raising such a great son. I am grateful for your supportive wife who I know Loves you and appreciates you. I would be so lucky to have a husband like yours. This man is doing Gods work ❤

[@aliciaharvey4253]

Thank You !!!!

[@roberthouston9036]

Congratulations Governor ⚖️ 🗽 ⚖️💯🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@cindyadkins135]

Great news!

[@TroyYoung-nj7dw]

About time ! Thanks be to God for putting the right people in place to put this in motion !

[@marnyalken17]

Yes yes yes, and putting the capital R on righteousness!!!❤❤❤🎉

[@johnjeremie5042]

I pray for you

[@CarlLv]

Good job

[@veronicacheek6726]

Praise God !Bless them

[@PaulFields-tf6ik]

Fantastic

[@vincegibbs4712]

Thank you Governor

[@johnjeremie5042]

God bless you .This is why made you a leader.Be bless

[@marilynnjones951]

Thank you, Governor Wes Moore, for showing leadership with humanity as the driver. May God continue to bless you, your staff, and your families for doing this work that truly gets us closer to the true dreams of America's proclamation; "freedom and justice for all"!

[@perryfree3903]

Thanks buddy caught a cds charge for .25 of a gram and a bowl back in 1994 when I was 18 in Maryland was literally slammed on a police cruiser hood for that, got to love Frederick County sheriff office

[@derrickoreagan1578]

I will not be verbose in my expression, I will keep it very simple by saying, excellent!!! He will be our future president in 2028.

[@amyreynolds3619]

Kamala Harris for President 2028 with him as Vice President. If we don't get Joe Biden re-elected, none of this will happen.

[@bernardriggs2079]

Does a pardon means deleting the conviction off the record ? If not it will be a problem that likely leads to frustration and another criminal act.

[@dianagale581]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🫶🏼✌️ Governor Wes Moore is a good a leader! You can feel his passion and compassion

[@quincythompson5653]

Good job govenor thanks for all that you do .

[@chuckymcdeel9869]

This is a great move. Specifically for people with misdemeanors on their records for cannabis. But I do wonder about the folks who've been convicted of felonies for having a joint. What of them?

[@deeyates226]

🎉 Great Job Governor Job well done🎉

[@markpaiste]

How all governents should be run!

[@Paulakat517]

❤

[@ocean1233]

The CRIMINALS ARE IN CONGRESS, COURTS, CORPORATIONS, US GRIFTERS AND ABROAD 😈 GLAD TO SEE THE NON CRIMINALS RELEASED FROM CONVICTION THEY DO NOT DESERVE ‼️💯👏👏👏👏👏

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

Lord, have mercy on us. Please help us, Lord, to prepare for Your coming.

[@BLASTMASTERSHOW]

What exit plan for those release

[@BeverlyGranison]

God bless

[@barakudawarrior7010]

What an amazing young handsome, gorgeous, intelligent, bold, inspired, unstoppable, inseparable and so much more. I'll vote for him no matter what as he is the GOAT Governor. Btw, I'm not from the state of Maryland but he got my vote and many others. Keep up the great work Governor and may Heaven continue to bless and keep you, family, staff, city, state, and residence in his care.

[@twalrus1]

How many $millions per year did Maryland just save on prison cells? They can cut plans for new prisons for at least a decade.

[@Vision25-k5w]

Blessings 🙏🏾❤🙏🏾 I couldn't stop the water in my eyes. This man is addressing positive change. I pray for a brand new Maryland, crime free, so people can travel anywhere with no fear, under this man. You will make your ancestors and Country proud with your examples. Bless 🙏🏾🇹🇹❤️🙏🏾

[@AlmaMercer]

Wrong conviction needs to be ex- spunged

[@themeanhornet1070]

Wasn’t wrong at the time. It was the law.

[@musicmaven3149]

* wrongful * expunged Wrongful conviction is when someone is convicted of a crime they did not commit. These are cases against people who were convicted of crimes they DID commit. No need to just fabricate things.

[@lisaneal5583]

For the first time ever- as a federal govt employee of more than 32 years and a Washingtonian for most of those years- I am very proud of this moment for Maryland!

[@kennethtucker1227]

Thank you. Proactively, Truly given the Opportunity nothing is Impossible, Justice For All.

[@remidelrosario5856]

Great Job Major Congrats to u and all that Work with you in Getting this Job Done Orher Mayor Need to Fallow your Example. God Bless All!!!

[@karenrandall6725]

You all are doing great work! Shout it out! You are realAmericans Be proud. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✌️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙