September 21, 2024

317,793 people were arrested for marijuana possession in 2020 despite the growing legalization movement

 317,793 people were arrested for marijuana possession in 2020 despite the growing legalization movement

More than 300,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in 2020, FBI records show. Meanwhile, the drug is being legally sold for a profit in 19 states.
That arrest number may sound high, but …