New York City is cracking down on illegal cannabis shops, with a task force led by the Sheriff’s Office closing hundreds of unlicensed shops. Critics compare the tactics to the war on drugs. Lawsuits challenge the crackdown, alleging it's unconstitutional.
They really have done a pretty big crackdown in the unlicensed weed shops https://t.co/QGYn2vxLYc
More than 2 dozen NYC retailers have launched a proposed class action against the city alleging that enforcement of a new policy targeting stores for selling cannabis without a license has resulted in the unconstitutional closing of hundreds of businesses. https://t.co/zwTncAnB9O
Illegal cannabis shop owners challenge Adams’ crackdown on unlicensed NYC pot stores https://t.co/rrUIO287ye https://t.co/c9Re2jGVw6
Our city has been given new powers to shut down illegal cannabis shops, and we're using that power as fast as we can to protect the public. “Operation Padlock to Protect” is making sure cannabis sales are legal, safe, and don't target our children. And those that don’t play by…
Across New York City, a task force led by the Sheriff’s Office has flexed its new enforcement powers to close hundreds of unlicensed cannabis shops. Critics have likened some of the authorities’ aggressive tactics to those used during the war on drugs. https://t.co/l3g1kPrZZW
Lawsuit aims to stop NYC's mass crackdown on marijuana shops, says it's unconstitutional https://t.co/isgQ7sODvi
Exclusive: New York City's crackdown on illegal pot shops https://t.co/3xJf0vpKXQ https://t.co/EFHWlLawL6