Kevin Allen has spent over ten years behind bars for selling $20 worth of marijuana. Despite a life sentence being reduced, he’s still serving 35 years for a nonviolent offense in a system that profits off cannabis while punishing its past users.
Cheech and Chong Slam California’s THC Ban in Legal Battle to Protect Hemp
Cheech and Chong are suing California over a new emergency regulation banning THC in hemp products. The duo, along with industry leaders, claim the sudden rule is devastating for small businesses and call out the state for its mishandling of hemp regulations
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Smell of Burnt Cannabis Isn’t Enough to Justify Vehicle Searches
The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of burnt cannabis alone cannot justify warrantless vehicle searches. This ruling changes how police conduct cannabis-related traffic stops, reinforcing the legal rights of cannabis users in the state