# Cannabis Prisoners in the Era of Legalization

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Hilton Austin Downtown / Salon D  
**Format:** Fireside Chat  
**Track:** Culture  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Adrian Rocha** — Director of Policy
- **Stephanie Shepard** — Executive Director

As cannabis becomes legal across the country, tens of thousands of Americans remain incarcerated for the same plant. This panel brings together advocates and directly impacted leaders to examine the state of cannabis legalization, expose how cannabis prisoners are being left behind, and offer solutions. From clemency to re-entry, the panel will share strategies to ensure justice is at the center of cannabis reform, not just profit.

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