The Cannabis Question
How a little pot can lead to big consequences for tens of thousands of Wisconsin residents
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The hundreds of collateral consequences of low-level marijuana convictions include barriers to jobs, housing and financial aid.
The Cannabis Question
‘I’m still discriminated against’: Wisconsin lawmakers propose easing burdens on marijuana offenders
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Proposals could help those with past arrests or convictions seek jobs and other opportunities; experts say the existing expungement law is hard to navigate.
Immigration
Stuck in detention: For immigrants without lawyers, justice is hard to find
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Having a lawyer is an important factor in getting released. A Dane County, Wis., program helps immigrants get out of jail and challenge efforts to deport them.
Immigration
Dane County is home to pilot program that provides lawyers for immigrants
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Dane County, Wisconsin, has been selected as one of 13 sites across the country to test a new model: a public-defender-style system aimed at providing a lawyer to every detained, indigent immigrant.