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Sen. Kamala Harris asks about marijuana legalization/drug enforcement.
Barr said he will not enforce federal marijuana laws in states where compliance with distribution/production is legal.
Barr said he will not enforce federal marijuana laws in states where compliance with distribution/production is legal.
"We can't stay in the current situation. You can imagine if an existing administration and AG start cutting deals with states that say, well, we wont apply it in your state?" - Barr, incredulously
Sen Harris: But you won't use limited fed resources to enforce fed marijuana laws in states that have legalized it?
Yes, Barr says, but notes it is incumbent upon congress to figure out how we will proceed, collectively.
Yes, Barr says, but notes it is incumbent upon congress to figure out how we will proceed, collectively.
As things are now, the disparities "breed" disrespect for federal laws as a whole, he said.
Sidebar: I wonder if Sessions is watching from home just mad as hell about this part.
Sidebar: I wonder if Sessions is watching from home just mad as hell about this part.
