Politics

These Lawmakers Are Going Head-to-Head With Jeff Sessions Over Weed

The fight for cannabis legalization isn't over just yet.

By
Chloé Harper Gold

2. California Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer

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Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer of Los Angeles, California is bringing Assembly Bill 1578 back to the floor. If passed in the state Senate, AB-1578 will prevent both local and state law enforcement from helping federal forces go after state-legal cannabis activities and businesses.

“The intent of Assembly Bill 1578 is to provide state agencies with the protection they need to uphold state laws without federal interference,” Jones-Sawyer said.

He continued with a direct statement about Jeff Sessions: “What [he] is proposing is not a return to “Rule of Law” as he claims; instead he is taking away access to cannabis for children with chronic diseases, cancer patients, seniors and veterans.”

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Chloé Harper Gold

Chloé Harper Gold is a writer and editor for High Times Magazine. When she’s not writing about cannabis or going to class, she likes to attend literary events and analyze the horror and science fiction genres.

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Chloé Harper Gold

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