Last year, Gov. Glenn Youngkin had the opportunity to correct a grave injustice in Virginia’s criminal legal system. Instead, he chose to veto a bill that would have modified the sentences of incarcerated individuals under state supervision for cannabis-related offenses.That decision denied relief and potential freedom to more than 1,844 people—men and women still paying the price for laws that have since changed. Last year, Gov. Glenn Youngkin had the opportunity to correct a grave injustice in Virginia’s criminal legal system. Instead, he chose to veto a bill that would have modified the sentences of incarcerated individuals under state supervision for cannabis-related offenses.That decision denied relief and potential freedom to more than 1,844 people—men and women still paying the price for laws that have since changed. Read More
