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The drug war has deep roots and is a tool to control and harm communities. For #PresidentsDay, lets take a look at the impact our current and past presidents have had on the drug war. #EndTheDrugWar #NoMoreDrugWar 
Nixon Declares the Drug War in 1971.
* Signs the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) into law in 1970.
* He increased the size, presence, and funding of federal drug control agencies.
* In 1973 he created the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
* Signs the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) into law in 1970.
* He increased the size, presence, and funding of federal drug control agencies.
* In 1973 he created the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Carter's Campaign Includes marijuana decrimnalization.
* In 1977, President Carter was inaugurated on a campaign platform that included marijuana decriminalization.
* In Oct 1977, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana.
* In 1977, President Carter was inaugurated on a campaign platform that included marijuana decriminalization.
* In Oct 1977, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to decriminalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana.
War has broken out between Mexican Defense Forces and the Sinaloa Cartel in Culiacan in response to the arrest of El Chapo’s son.
More footage will be added in the thread below as it emerges.
More footage will be added in the thread below as it emerges.
Cartel members fire on plane trying to take off as passengers take cover.
Children armed.
