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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 Staff
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Updated 6 days ago
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Summary

  • 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.

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Study Source Weill Cornell Medicine
Published Date May 1, 2026

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