Cannabis Advocates Did The Draft For Trump To Make Things Right For Prohibition Victims
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has unveiled a comprehensive draft of an executive order aimed at transforming federal cannabis policy through an equity-driven and public health-focused lens.
Announced in Washington, D.C., the proposal outlines steps for Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency to leverage executive authority to address the lasting impacts of cannabis criminalization, particularly on Black, Latine, and Indigenous communities.
This push for cannabis reform comes alongside a letter published Tuesday, in which 14 Democratic lawmakers urge President Joe Biden to expand his cannabis pardons and deprioritize federal cannabis prosecutions before the end of his term.
A Framework For Action
The proposed executive order provides a detailed roadmap for immediate action, emphasizing fairness and public health as central tenets.
According to Cat Packer, director of drug markets and legal regulation at DPA, the document “offers a framework for future administrations to leverage executive authority to advance federal marijuana policies that are fair.”
The initiative includes the following actionable measures:
- Creation of a National Advisory Council: This body would prioritize equity and public health in federal marijuana policy while developing strategies to repair harms caused by past criminalization efforts.
- Policy Assessments: Federal …