Police in Eight States Made Over 100,000 Marijuana Arrests in 2024
Police in Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin made well over 100,000 marijuana-related arrests in 2024
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Trump’s DOJ Allows Federal Prosecutors to Enforce Simple Cannabis Possession Crimes
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming says the Department of Justice “rescinded” previous guidance under Biden.
Urgent Action Needed To End US Marijuana Arrests
Hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to have their lives disrupted by senseless marijuana arrests
30 Million Marijuana Arrests and Counting – Enough is Enough!
The greatest harm associated with marijuana is its criminal prohibition. No one should ever be arrested or jailed for the responsible use of cannabis.
Greek Rapper Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Ordering Cannabis Online
A well-known trap artist from Thessaloniki has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, after ordering 500 grams
Justice Department Reports Federal Arrests For Cannabis Declined As The More States Legalize It
The US Department of Justice reported that federal marijuana arrests continue to decline as more states move to legalize cannabis.”
Federal Cannabis Cases Drop Again In 2021 As More States Legalize
Although Congress has failed to amend federal cannabis laws, clearly the attitudes and priorities of federal prosecutors have shifted
Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity In Arrests For Possession
The failed war on drugs is racist:
Every Day, Someone Faces Charges For Cannabis Possession
Cannabis possession accounts for six in every 10 drugs tribunal prosecutions.
Short Documentary Offers Gripping Look At Racial Targeting And Cannabis
As more states continue to legalize, a disproportionate number of black Americans are still being arrested and incarcerated for minor cannabis offenses.
