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Note this applies only to citizens and lawful permanent residents. I’m not sure if there’s an underlying constitutional limitation or if it’s arbitrary, but (IANAL) it seems arbitrary as the cited section has no such limitation.

I welcome any progress towards decriminalization and legalization, but I think it’s important always to be aware when and how the progress is limited.

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I cam to comment on that portion too. It confuses me that those people weren't simply extradited? Albeit in the obvious cases where it will be a futile catch and release. But I would think those people have massive charges (conspiracy) vs simple possession.

I don’t know which “those people” you refer to but I don’t share your views of any subset of people and that was my point. I want everyone who could benefit under relevant jurisdiction to benefit from this pardon. I don’t want anyone extradited, I don’t have any expectation that people without permanent resident status are charged with conspiracy or otherwise predisposed to some exemption from this.

Ive lost the thread, but I think i might have meant to comment sub a different comment.

I saw that too. What’s the justification for such a carve out?

Avoiding allegations of 'rolling out the welcome mat for illegals' in GOP campaign commercials.

This is exactly what it is and it’s strategically stupid because they’ll campaign on that anyway. Might as well do the moral thing and at least not alienate those of us who care if you do the moral thing.

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