“A Terrible Problem:” Immigration Advocates Push for Pot Reform

A group of immigrants’ rights organizations is calling on U.S. government leaders to support federal marijuana legalization. Doing so, they argue, would end what they consider unjust punishments – including deportation – for immigrants busted for pot offenses and would help protect vulnerable communities.

A total of 33 organizations signed a letter, dated Sept. 16, addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD). The letter expresses support for the MORE Act, a marijuana legalization bill that had been scheduled for a Congressional vote this month. House Democrats announced . . .