- Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, endorsed legalization of marijuana during a conversation with Seth Meyers.
- Harris asked Congress to approve federal marijuana legislation.
- On Thursday, President Joe Biden declared that he would pardon thousands of federal marijuana possession charges
Kamala Harris, the Vice President, continued to call for pardons from governors for marijuana possession in her first late-night television interview.
Harris was interviewed by Seth Meyers on Monday night on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”. He was asked what the next steps would be in marijuana policy after President Joe Biden declared last week that he would pardon thousands convicted of possessing pot.
Harris informed Meyers that the White House will continue to press governors for action but also stated that Congress should adopt a uniform approach to the drug.
Harris stated that “Ultimately though, though, like so many issues there is a uniform approach if Congress acts to this and other issues but Congress must act.” We are only 29 days away from midterms. Ask your vote for who and where they stand on these issues. I encourage you to vote accordingly.
—Late Night with Seth Meyers (@LateNightSeth) October 11, 2022
Biden, who was He was scrutinized for his past stance. on marijuana, It was not removed from the criminal recordBut he said that it was absurd to put people in prison for using a drug that has been legalized in several states. Many federal criminal record holders will be able to get pardoned and can apply for housing or employment.
Harris also received oversight scrutiny previously 1,900 convictions in marijuana-related casesInfractions as the District Attorney of San Francisco as well as her Dedicated anti-legalization views. Harris, however, has since changed her mind and told Meyers that “nobody should be sent to jail for smoking marijuana.”
