Friend,
A majority of Americans now support legalizing cannabis. 37 states have legalized medical cannabis, 19 of which also allow recreational sales. Yet the federal government still classifies it as a Schedule I substance, on par with heroin and LSD.
The consequences of this policy have been felt for decades. According to a 2020 report by the ACLU, Black Americans are 3.6 times more likely to be arrested for cannabis-related crimes than white Americans. Of the more than 350,000 Americans arrested for marijuana-related crimes in 2020, over 90% were charged with mere possession. These decisions are not only out of touch, but cause lasting damage to people’s lives.
Sign if you agree: It’s time to end the federal prohibition of marijuana.
These ongoing injustices are why I have supported reform since my first campaign for Congress, and why I support the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act. Introduced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, this bill would bring an end to federal marijuana prohibition, giving states the power to pass cannabis policies that work best for their state. It would also support programs to expunge marijuana charges from criminal records and support small businesses getting licensed in legal markets.
There is no excuse for our outdated federal marijuana laws. They are bad for public health, bad for the people caught in the criminal justice system, and bad for our economy.
Tell Congress: Pass the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act.
In solidarity,
Ro
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