Cannabis is legal in most states – why are arrests rising?

GreenState
By Rachelle GordonAug 25, 2026, 12:36 pm51 pts
Cannabis is legal for medical or recreational purposes in the majority of U.S. states, but plant-related arrests still happen every day. Thousands of people also remain in prison for nonviolent cannabis charges. Curious how many people still get arrested for weed? The answer may surprise you. RELATED: UN…

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