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Merrick Garland: the Department of Justice prosecution against those using marijuana in compliance with state, territory, or tribal laws…

On the recordMay 17, 2022
the Department of Justice prosecution against those using marijuana in compliance with state, territory, or tribal laws is, quote, 'not an efficient use of resources.'
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Garland states that prosecuting compliant marijuana users wastes resources.

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