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Mars27819 t1_ja0wujr wrote

I recall hearing about this in Canada when marijuana was legalized.....

IIRC, those convicted of low level possession charges were pardoned like it never happened. But also that the US doesn't recognize a Canadian pardon for crimes, so they still can't visit the US

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itwasntmeblamethecat t1_ja1c3ts wrote

In Mexico... the law operates similar to Canada. Under a legal principle that the law can only be applied retroactively if it benefits the person, not of it affects their rights. This may apply to other countries with laws based on the Roman-french rooots.

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