Vice President Kamala Harris has recently intensified efforts to reform marijuana laws in the United States, advocating for the decriminalization of the substance and the expungement of federal marijuana charges. During a significant moment, Harris publicly declared, "we need to legalize marijuana," a statement that resonated deeply with attendees and advocates. This stance aligns with the broader administration's policy, as President Biden and Vice President Harris have expressed that no one should be jailed for using or possessing marijuana, leading to the pardon of tens of thousands of people for federal marijuana possession. However, Harris's past actions of incarcerating individuals for marijuana-related offenses have drawn criticism from reform advocates, who demand an apology and accuse her of political hypocrisy. Amidst this backdrop, Harris has also urged the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to reschedule marijuana as quickly as possible, signaling a push for more concrete legislative action.
Kamala Harris faces critic’s call to step down ‘for the country’s sake’ https://t.co/moo63bvStL
Veep Urges DEA to Reschedule Marijuana “As Quickly as Possible” https://t.co/W8rr3SkWAo #legalmarijuana #kamalaharris #drugenforcement @bradleylegal https://t.co/TLRLYQDZww
Lawler tells POLITICO that she did indeed get calls asking her to step down from the Newsom recall committee but takes issue with the characterization she was pressured. “I am my own woman and it was my decision,” she said. https://t.co/S5xE16Xp35
Lawler tells POLITICO that she did indeed get calls asking her to step down from the Newson recall committee but takes issue with the characterization she was pressured. “I am my own woman and it was my decision,” she said. https://t.co/S5xE16Xp35
News: Kelly Lawler, treasurer for the Gavin Newsom recall committee Rescue California, has resigned effective 3/31. A person w/ knowledge said Lawler was pressured by California Republican leaders who are privately skeptical of the recall to stand down. Lawler, who has… https://t.co/ectqS7f88W
News: Kelly Lawler, treasurer for the Gavin Newsom recall committee Rescue California, has resigned effective 3/31. A person w/ knowledge said Lawler was pressured by California Republican leaders who are privately skeptical of the recall to stand down. Lawler didn’t immediately… https://t.co/5nneMsMXpU
President Biden and Vice President Harris believe no one should be jailed just for using or possessing marijuana. That’s why our Administration has pardoned tens of thousands of people for federal marijuana possession. https://t.co/54G7tcnfxO
What Happened In VP Harris's Marijuana Meeting At The White House After Media Left The Room, According To An Activist Who Was There https://t.co/EoDGRO1WxH
Marijuana reform advocates demand an apology from Kamala Harris https://t.co/emEOi1c6Ws https://t.co/SnLWm04KuF
Marijuana reform advocates demand an apology from Kamala Harris for locking up pot smokers and slam her 'political hypocrisy' for now saying no one should 'go to jail for smoking weed!' https://t.co/rAl4eCwHJV https://t.co/xzmPRkW7o4
As White House Hosts Marijuana Pardon Recipients, It's Time For Bolder Action From Biden (Op-Ed) https://t.co/pBBMZhCPzm
🏛 "The moment where @VP @KamalaHarris raised her hands in the air and said, 'we need to legalize marijuana'—saying those words out loud... it did feel very meaningful, and it wasn’t lost on anyone there what was going on in that moment." https://t.co/hhW8xm4Ov9
Vice President Kamala Harris reignited the call to decriminalize pot and move to expunge federal marijuana charges. https://t.co/LBZariXUvt