Racial disparities in marijuana arrests haven't improved in the past decade.


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Today, we're releasing new data on marijuana arrests nationwide. At a time when the criminal legal system is facing increasing pressure to release people vulnerable to COVID-19, this report could provide a road map to governors, prosecutors, judges, and others across the country to take steps to decarcerate – and save lives.

We've uncovered that law enforcement made 6.1 million marijuana related arrests – the majority for possession – over the past eight years, despite reform efforts. Just as troubling, racial disparities in these arrests haven't improved.

In every state – legalized, decriminalized, illegal – Black people are 3.6x more likely to be arrested for marijuana than white people, despite similar usage rates.

Discover marijuana arrest rates and racial disparities that exist in your state: <[link removed]>

In fact, disparities have actually worsened in most states over the past decade.

One thing is certain: There's so much more we could be doing to ensure that marijuana is not just legalized – but done so in a way that combats racial disparities in arrests head-on. Our report outlines how to do just that. Learn more. <[link removed]>

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