This November, Floridians have a pivotal opportunity to rectify a long-standing injustice by voting for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Amendment 3 is not just about the freedom to consume marijuana; it's about ending the cycle of harm caused by marijuana-related arrests and convictions in Florida, and particularly in its communities of color.

The Last Prisoner Project urges Floridians to support this crucial amendment and help end the era of marijuana-related incarceration, and we also encourage every Floridian to contact your state representatives to demand retroactive relief for the thousands of individuals whose lives have been permanently altered because of cannabis. A vote for Amendment 3 is a vote for justice, fairness, and equity in Florida, but it is just the first step in undoing the harms caused by the criminalization of cannabis. Read more in our op-ed in The Palm Beach Post.

Florida resident, Richard Delisis began his 90-year-sentence in prison for marijuana trafficking on December 5, 1989 at the age of 40. Richard spent the first of thirty-two birthdays that he would spend behind bars. LPP advocated for Richard and matched him with a pro bono attorney through our Cannabis Justice Initative that helped lead to his release.

Richard Delisi was incarcerated for 32 years for cannabis. Now, he’s free and using his voice to advocate for the release of the tens of thousands of people who are still behind bars through his cannabis brand, Delisioso.