In Congressional Hearing, Republican-Led Panel Criticizes New D.C. Law; D.C. Council Passed Decriminalization Law to Address Racial Disparities and Out-of-Control Arrests
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing today on legislation recently passed by the District of Columbia that eliminates criminal penalties for marijuana possession. The panel, chaired by Rep. John Mica (R-FL), heard testimony describing severe racial disparities in the enforcement of D.C.…
