On the recordApril 25, 2022
The Justice Department's enforcement resources are not put to their best use prosecuting nonviolent, low-level marijuana offenses.
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congress.govThe Justice Department's enforcement resources are not put to their best use prosecuting nonviolent, low-level marijuana offenses.
Garland emphasizes the need to focus on serious crimes over low-level marijuana offenses.
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