Cannabis laws have perpetrated a war on BIPOC communities for the purpose of profit. Illinois Lawmakers demonstrate an eagerness to put an end to the hypocrisy with the proposal of House Bill 3085, a law that would automatically legalize all cannabis possession laws.
The cannabis industry rakes in millions every year, yet consumers still face penalties for possessing over 30 grams of flower. The new law would remove limitations on how much marijuana can be possessed at a time, which only makes sense given that recreational dispensaries are legally allowed to sell however much they please. Illinois dispensary owners are majority white, a fact that directly aligns with the widely held belief that marijuana laws are implemented to benefit the white community, while simultaneously restricting minority as well as lower-class communities.
It’s refreshing to see lawmakers acknowledge a systemic issue that’s been ignored for the sake of revenue. Cannabis laws and their enforcers not only target BIPOC communities at higher rates, convictions and arrests narrow housing and employment opportunities, creating unnecessary hardships for deserving families across the nation. If your criminal record is keeping you from pursuing the life of your choice, Easy Expunctions can help put your future back into your own hands. Give us a call at (877) 959-4083 for more information regarding an easy and affordable record-clearing process.