Substance use decriminalization is a reproductive justice issue that cannot be ignored. This #420Day, we’re thinking about all those who have been harmed by policies that criminalize substance use – especially Black people and those who can become pregnant.
Despite using marijuana at similar rates, Black people are nearly 4 times more likely to be arrested for possession than white people. Laws criminalizing marijuana are crafted and enforced by a system that does not value Black lives.
Even though many of the myths behind substance use criminalization bills have been debunked, these laws have been and are still used to punish people for their pregnancy outcomes. #420