Sending people to jail for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives – for conduct that is legal in many states. That’s before you address the clear racial disparities around prosecution and conviction. Today, we begin to right these wrongs.

I’d also like to note that as federal and state regulations change, we still need important limitations on trafficking, marketing, and underage sales of marijuana.

Third: We classify marijuana at the same level as heroin – and more serious than fentanyl. It makes no sense. I’m asking @SecBecerra and the Attorney General to initiate the process of reviewing how marijuana is scheduled under federal law.

First: I’m pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. There are thousands of people who were previously convicted of simple possession who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My pardon will remove this burden.

Second: I’m calling on governors to pardon simple state marijuana possession offenses. Just as no one should be in a federal prison solely for possessing marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.

We applaud President Biden for pardoning those who have been convicted for the simple possession of marijuana. Correcting unequal treatment — including marijuana reform — has been a priority issue for the NAACP for decades.

AZ Republicans at EACH and EVERY level of government and EACH and EVERY office are working right now to institutionalize the deprivation of your rights. Vote accordingly. https://twitter.com/andrewboxford/status/1577693284792602624

I am honored to have the support of The National Latino Peace Officers Association. My opponent stood by while police officers were beaten on the Capitol steps.

I will always support the men and women who have sworn their service to our country and our communities.

Thank you!

Proud to announce my campaign has been endorsed by Healthcare Rising Arizona! @AZrising