Tag: Police Reform

America Still Arrests for Weed, Just Pretends It Doesn’t

Editorial feature image for Pot Culture Magazine showing a person being handcuffed by a police officer, emphasizing continued cannabis arrests in the United States. The background shows blurred police lights, and the overlaid headline reads: “America still arrests for weed, just pretends it doesn’t.” The Pot Culture Magazine logo and copyright ©2025PotCultureMagazine/ArtDept appear at the bottom with the website address centered in yellow text.

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 The FBI, ACLU, and DOJ data expose how outdated laws, racial disparities, and political hypocrisy keep the drug war alive under new names.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.

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The Legalization Myth

A close-up image of a person being handcuffed by a police officer. Overlay text reads: “The Legalization Myth” Below it: “Nearly 90% of Americans support marijuana legalization, yet arrests for cannabis possession continue across the country.” The bottom right features the Pot Culture Magazine logo with a cannabis leaf.

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.

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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

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