Vice President Kamala Harris announced her intention to legalize recreational marijuana nationwide if she is elected president. This pledge emphasizes addressing past and current policies related to marijuana that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
Harris’s stance reflects her broader criminal justice reform platform, aiming to decriminalize marijuana use and expunge prior convictions related to nonviolent offenses.
By doing so, she intends to promote social equity and economic opportunity, aligning her with growing public support for nationwide legalization.
Kamala Harris, the current U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee, is in the final stages of her campaign as the election approaches.
She has been focusing on outreach in key states, and her support from younger voters and communities of color has significantly improved compared to President Biden’s earlier standings.
Harris has also been active in proposing actionable policies, such as eliminating college degree requirements for federal jobs, which she plans to implement on her first day if elected.
I will legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry. pic.twitter.com/MuzCIpr3oP
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 3, 2024
