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New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

A separate ordinance passed by the city clears the criminal records of those convicted of low-level marijuana possession offenses. It is estimated that some 10,000 residents will be granted blanket pardons under this action.

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New Orleans: Marijuana Possession Arrests Plunge Following Enactment Of Decriminalization Ordinance

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on April 5, 2018April 27, 2020

Minor marijuana possession arrests have plunged in the city of New Orleans following the adoption of a municipal ordinance one year ago that called for fining rather than arresting low-level offenders.

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NORML’s Legislative Round Up July 1st, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on July 1, 2016

Federal lawmakers requested action this week on restoring medical marijuana access to veterans, while proponents in Arizona came one step closer to qualifying to the November ballot. Click here to get the latest news and to find out how you can #TakeAction.

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NORML’s Legislative Round Up March 18th, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on March 18, 2016

We’ve got a new federal bill to share with you this week along with several state legislative developments! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform.

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More Municipalities Embrace Marijuana Decriminalization

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on March 17, 2016

Local legislators in New Orleans, Louisiana and Tampa, Florida voted today in favor of municipal ordinances to halt minor marijuana possession arrests within city limits.

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NORML’s Legislative Round Up January 29th, 2016

  • by Danielle Keane
  • Posted on January 29, 2016

Exciting news from across the country with NEW legislation being introduced and promising legislation moving forward! This week we highlight Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, New Orleans, and Vermont. Plus our lawmakers in Congress and lawmakers in Puerto Rico took action this week too! Click here to get the latest in marijuana law reform.

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Cincinnati City Council To Suspend Marijuana Recriminalization Law

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on January 5, 2011

Cincinnati City Council members are expected to vote 5 to 4 on a 2011 budget…

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Marijuana Justice
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20 Years For Pot Possession?

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on July 24, 2008June 10, 2020

According to an investigative report by the New Orleans City Business newspaper, Orleans Parish District Attorney Keva Landrum-Johnson is routinely seeking five-to-20 years sentences for minor pot possession offenders.

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  • ACTIVISM

UN's Drug Czar To Reformers: "You're All On Drugs!"

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on March 12, 2008June 9, 2020

UN Drug Czar Antonio Maria Costa made a rare appearance before the drug law reform community last November when he gave the keynote address at the Drug Policy Alliance’s bi-annual conference in New Orleans. It appears that we made quite an impression.

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