Mike Tyson Calls on President Biden: End Federal Marijuana Prohibition and Grant Clemency for Offenders

Prominent heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, celebrated for his illustrious career in the ring, has recently redirected his focus to a matter of profound significance. This week, Tyson has directed his attention towards a prominent figure: United States President Joe Biden. In a compelling gesture, Tyson has dispatched a letter to the White House, urging for clemency to be extended to individuals currently serving sentences for federal marijuana charges. Asserting boldly that the era of the “war on marijuana” has drawn to a close, Tyson implores President Biden to honor a commitment made during his electoral campaign—to facilitate the release of individuals incarcerated on marijuana-related offenses.

In his letter, Tyson voices unwavering support for the grant of clemency to those individuals still confined in federal prisons due to marijuana-related convictions. Additionally, he advocates for the restoration of civil rights to individuals burdened by such convictions. Tyson aligns himself with the Weldon Project, a coalition working towards criminal justice reform, and prominent figures such as Drake, Killer Mike, T.I., Deion Sanders, Bella Thorne, and Jim Brown, in issuing this impassioned plea to President Biden, urging him to bring an end to the federal prohibition of marijuana.

Tyson elucidates the evolving landscape surrounding marijuana legislation, noting that while federal legalization for recreational use remains elusive, numerous states have taken steps towards legalization or decriminalization, both for medicinal and recreational purposes. Tyson and his allies perceive these state-level decisions as pivotal, potentially paving the way for the release of individuals previously incarcerated on marijuana charges.

Emphasizing that the criminalization of marijuana is outmoded and out of touch with prevailing public sentiment, Tyson contends that Americans overwhelmingly reject the notion of marijuana prohibition. He asserts firmly that the U.S. government should cease employing marijuana-related offenses as grounds for imprisonment. Tyson contends that the first crucial step towards rectifying this injustice is the release of individuals still incarcerated under federal marijuana convictions, coupled with the expungement of records for those previously convicted. This, Tyson argues, is essential to fostering a fairer and more just society.