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How could federal enforcement of marijuana change drug penalties in Alabama?

How could federal enforcement of marijuana change drug penalties in Alabama?

United States’ incarceration figures are higher than any other country in the world. In 2012 alone, there were 658,000 arrests for marijuana possession. Arresting and incarcerating users necessitates a substantial amount of law enforcement time and manpower, not to mention billions of dollars each year. Many in favor of legalization argue the benefits, citing the possibility of increased tax revenue. Currently, drug enforcement operations are handled largely at the state and local level. Trump has yet to take a hard stance on the matter. In 2015, he was quoted in saying...