 On Tuesday, the US Senate held a committee hearing on cannabis legalization for the first time.
Five witnesses were called, three in support of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, and two opposed. Senator Cory Booker and his three experts in favor argued that the criminal justice system’s application to cannabis issues is unevenly applied and racist. Senator Booker said, “What frustrates me is the exclusion of communities that have been most persecuted by the prohibition of marijuana are not represented by the billion-dollar industry that continues to grow and have influence.” Opponent Tom Cotton, the Republican Senator from Arkansas, called the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act the “Marijuana Reparations Act” and said legalizing cananbis would be “an enormous gift to the cartels and gangs.” No action was taken during the meeting, and the committee adjourned. Comments are closed.
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