Bernie Sanders Releases Proposal To Legalize Marijuana Nationwide

Senator Bernie Sanders plans to legalize marijuana within his first 100 days if elected president. His strategy includes nominating officials to end the drug war, issuing an executive order to declassify marijuana, and pushing for permanent legalization legislation. Sanders also aims to expunge past marijuana convictions and invest tax revenue in communities affected by the drug war. The plan was released ahead of a criminal justice forum in South Carolina. Currently, 10 states and Washington DC have legalized recreational marijuana, while 33 states allow medical use. Most Democratic candidates support federal legalization.

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