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New laws cut cannabis arrests, but racial disparities persist

A new study reveals that while cannabis laws have reduced arrests, racial disparities remain.

Editorial StaffMay 1, 20261 min read

Recreational cannabis laws lead to a significant decrease in arrests.

Study conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine and Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México.

Racial disparities in cannabis-related arrests continue despite legal changes.