In a significant push for cannabis reform, Vice President Kamala Harris has called for the DEA to conduct a quick review for the rescheduling of marijuana at the federal level, emphasizing the urgency of this action during a White House meeting with individuals pardoned for marijuana convictions. Highlighting the current classification of marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl as 'absurd and patently unfair,' Harris's stance marks a notable shift from her previous roles where she oversaw over 1,900 cannabis-related convictions as San Francisco's district attorney and more than 1,500 as California's Attorney General. This move has sparked a positive reaction in the stock market, with pot stocks surging following her announcement. The call for reform aligns with President Biden's campaign promise that 'no one should be jailed' over cannabis possession, further supported by a letter led by Rep. Barbara Lee and Rep. Blumenauer to the President, urging clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenses. This collective effort underscores a growing demand for an overhaul of outdated cannabis laws, with nearly 40 US states having legalized marijuana use despite its federal illegality. Additionally, a discussion on easing marijuana penalties was led by Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe, as reported by CNN.
Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe led a White House discussion Friday on easing marijuana penalties, with Harris saying it's "absurd" that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid... https://t.co/pPASz7j8tx
Kamala Harris Calls For Marijuana To Be Rescheduled 'As Quickly As Possible' https://t.co/AYXlyHQYnX
‘Nobody should have to go to jail for smoking weed,’ US Vice President Kamala Harris said at a meeting on the topic with those pardoned for marijuana convictions. Nearly 40 US states have legalized marijuana use, but it’s still illegal at the federal level https://t.co/i3tbhecTw3 https://t.co/hTHZV7bldF
When Kamala Harris was San Francisco's district attorney, her prosecutors convicted more than 1,900 people for weed violations. Now the Vice President is calling for the reform of cannabis laws. How and why did her position evolve? https://t.co/W3HCHiaOuZ
Harris says it’s absurd and unfair that marijuana is treated more seriously than fentanyl under federal law- CNN $MSOS $MSOX $YOLO https://t.co/SgxtW6yIZx https://t.co/exnmmOhbrT
Pot stocks on fire today! A reclassification of cannabis looks even closer after Vice President Kamala Harris urged a quick review by the DEA. @timseymour breaks down the industry implications. https://t.co/cR6Irm03Li
Vice president criticizes federal cannabis restrictions during White House weed event https://t.co/NFVuzpXjol
KAMALA: "NOBODY SHOULD HAVE TO GO TO JAIL FOR SMOKING WEED" During her time as California's Attorney General, over 1,500 people were sent to jail for cannabis-related offenses, and as San Francisco's DA, she secured over 1,900 cannabis-related convictions. Maybe she had a… https://t.co/PtsP0l2ftz
❗️Big from Kamala Harris, now pushing the DEA to move faster on rescheduling marijuana at the federal level. From pool report, she said: “I cannot emphasize enough that they need to get to it as quickly as possible. We need to have a resolution based on their findings and their…
VP Kamala Harris Tells DEA To Reschedule Marijuana 'As Quickly As Possible' At White House Meeting With Pardon Recipients: "Marijuana is considered as dangerous as heroin and more dangerous than fentanyl. Which is absurd. Not to mention patently unfair." https://t.co/AdTf7Vuw35
NTD LIVE: Vice President Harris Holds Roundtable Conversation About #Marijuana Reform Watch the livestream here: https://t.co/vGTvnTtHr0
This week, my #CannabisCaucus Co-Chair @RepBlumenauer and I led a letter calling on @POTUS to grant clemency to individuals incarcerated for nonviolent marijuana offenses. The American people demand an end to outdated cannabis laws. https://t.co/KHFFGVpoFq
Biden Tells Supporter He's 'Taking Care' Of Marijuana Reform At Campaign Stop: The president singled out a supporter with a sign quoting his position that "no one should be jailed" over cannabis possession. https://t.co/MjZ6UjYZ5m