NY Lawmakers Legalize Marijuana, Hoping To Avoid Racial Pitfalls Of Decriminalization

Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, a Democrat who represents Buffalo, speaks at a rally for marijuana legalization at the New York state Capitol in Albany on Jan. 28, 2020.

Critics say in many states the legal pot boom hasn't benefited people of color. Lawmakers in New York say their approach, which Gov. Cuomo says he will sign, avoids those mistakes.

(Image credit: Ryan Tarinelli/AP)



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