GOP Congressman Acknowledges ‘Trace Of Racism’ In Marijuana Laws—But Says Advocates Have Gone Too Far With Criminal Justice Reform

GOP Congressman Acknowledges 'Trace Of Racism' In Marijuana Laws—But Says Advocates Have Gone Too Far With Criminal Justice Reform - Marijuana Moment

A GOP congressman says that, while he supports overturning certain criminal justice reform policies enacted by local officials in the nation’s capital, he does acknowledge there’s “a trace of racism” in marijuana enforcement. But, he said, advocates have gone too far in their pursuit of scaling back harsh sentencing laws. During a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last week, Chairman James Comer (R-KY) addressed …

GOP Congressman Acknowledges ‘Trace Of Racism’ In Marijuana Laws—But Says Advocates Have Gone Too Far With Criminal Justice Reform

A GOP congressman says that, while he supports overturning certain criminal justice reform policies enacted by local officials in the nation's capital, he does acknowledge there's "a trace of racism" in marijuana enforcement. But, he said, advocates have gone too far in their pursuit of scaling back harsh sentencing laws. During a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last week, Chairman James Comer (R-KY) addressed …