decriminalize

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In November, Paxton also sued Dallas after its residents overwhelmingly voted to decriminalize possession.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

However, early data from Virginia, one of the first places to decriminalize jaywalking, shows no increase in pedestrian deaths and injuries, according to a report by America Walks, a national pedestrian rights advocacy group.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

Then in 2021, a movement to decriminalize cruising began to take root in National City.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Last week, the central state of Aguascalientes became the 12th state to decriminalize the procedure.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

“Did you lead the charge to decriminalize public urination in Washington, D.C.?”

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023