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AG Nominee Reiterates Non-Interference Stance

Posted on February 4, 2019 by ushempmuseum

First reported on Forbes, William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration, and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research. His statements before the Judiciary Committee came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker … Continue reading »

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AG Nominee Reiterates Non-Interference Stance

Posted on January 29, 2019 by ushempmuseum

First reported on Forbes, William Barr, former Attorney General, advocate for increased incarceration, and current nominee to be the next Attorney General reiterated his stance in writing to not “go after” state legal marijuana programs and expressed support for increased research. His statements before the Judiciary Committee came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) … Continue reading »

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NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri Discusses AG Nominee Barr and Legalization on CBS News

Posted on January 18, 2019 by ushempmuseum

Earlier today, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri made an appearance on CBS News to discuss Attorney General Nominee William Barr’s recent comments regarding marijuana legalization and how he would handle states that have reformed their cannabis policies if he were confirmed as the next Attorney General. “It really falls to Congress at this point to … Continue reading »

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Attorney General Nominee Commits To Leave State-Legal Marijuana Programs Alone

Posted on January 16, 2019 by ushempmuseum

In Senate testimony today, nominee for Attorney General William Barr committed to not use the limited resources of the Department of Justice to prosecute state-regulated and compliant marijuana businesses. His statements came response to questions from Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) — each of whom represent states where marijuana is legally regulated … Continue reading »

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A NORML Statement on William Barr as Attorney General Nominee

Posted on December 8, 2018 by ushempmuseum

Washington, DC: Today, President Trump announced his intention to nominate former Attorney General William Barr to be considered by the Senate to replace former Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions. “With every move by the Department of Justice facing intense public scrutiny, maintaining Jeff Sessions’ policy of reefer madness would be self-defeating,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. … Continue reading »

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