Despite legalization in half the country, over 204,000 Americans were arrested for marijuana in 2024, most for possession. The FBI, ACLU, and DOJ data expose how outdated laws, racial disparities, and political hypocrisy keep the drug war alive under new names. America claims reform, yet still profits from punishment. The hustle just wears a badge now.
The Legalization Myth
Nearly 90% of Americans support marijuana legalization, yet arrests for cannabis possession continue across the country. With over 200,000 weed arrests in 2023 alone and deep racial disparities in enforcement, public opinion clearly isn't setting policy. This report digs into the myth of legalization and the brutal reality still unfolding on the ground.
The THC Trap: Texas Just Voted to Criminalize Weed Again
Texas just passed a bill that could jail you for a gummy. House Bill 3948 criminalizes THC above 0.3 percent, targeting vapes, edibles, and Delta-8 under the guise of regulation. While the nation moves forward, Texas slams into reverse, fast and hard.