12 relations: Decriminalization, DREAM Act, Drug liberalization, Gun ownership, Immigration to the United States, Law, Libertarianism, Permanent residence (United States), Prohibition of drugs, Prostitution law, Recreational drug use, Victimless crime.
Decriminalization
Decriminalization or decriminalisation is the lessening of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts, perhaps retroactively, though perhaps regulated permits or fines might still apply (for contrast, see: legalization).
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DREAM Act
The DREAM Act (acronym for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act) is an American legislative proposal for a multi-phase process for qualifying alien minors in the United States that would first grant conditional residency and, upon meeting further qualifications, permanent residency.
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Drug liberalization
Drug liberalization is the process of eliminating or reducing drug prohibition laws.
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Gun ownership
Gun ownership is the act of owning a gun.
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Immigration to the United States
Immigration to the United States is the international movement of individuals who are not natives or do not possess citizenship in order to settle, reside, study, or work in the country.
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Law
Law is a system of rules that are created and enforced through social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior.
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Libertarianism
Libertarianism (from libertas, meaning "freedom") is a collection of political philosophies and movements that uphold liberty as a core principle.
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Permanent residence (United States)
United States lawful permanent residency, informally known as having a green card, is the immigration status of a person authorized to live and work in the United States of America permanently.
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Prohibition of drugs
The prohibition of drugs through sumptuary legislation or religious law is a common means of attempting to prevent the recreational use of certain harmful drugs and other intoxicating substances.
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Prostitution law
Prostitution law varies widely from country to country, and between jurisdictions within a country.
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Recreational drug use
Recreational drug use is the use of a psychoactive drug to induce an altered state of consciousness for pleasure, by modifying the perceptions, feelings, and emotions of the user.
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Victimless crime
A victimless crime is an illegal act that typically either directly involves only the perpetrator or occurs between consenting adults; because it is consensual in nature, there is arguably no true victim.
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