decriminalize

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

From Slate • May 28, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Mexico City was the first Mexican jurisdiction to decriminalize abortion 15 years ago.

From Washington Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Within days, Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio declared that his government would decriminalize abortion “at a time when sexual and reproductive health rights for women are being either overturned or threatened.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023