Articles tagged with "Jeff Sessions"
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AG Sessions: ‘More Violence Around Marijuana Than One Would Think’
The Associated Press - Published on February 27, 2017Read moreSessions stopped short of saying what he would do, but said he doesn’t think America will be a better place with “more people smoking pot.”
Trump and Sessions Seem Focused on Cartels, Not Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on February 14, 2017Read moreRumors are flying about whether the Trump administration will crack down on cannabis, but what’s the true story?
The Senate Just Confirmed Jeff Sessions as Attorney General
Ben Adlin - Published on February 8, 2017Read moreThe vote puts cannabis patients, consumers, and business owners in legal states in a precarious position.
Here’s What Happens When You’re Arrested at a Confirmation Hearing
Lisa Rough - Published on February 2, 2017Read moreA cannabis activist shouted during Tuesday’s hearing on Jeff Sessions. Capitol Police escorted her from the room. Ever wonder what happens next?
AG Nominee Sessions Headed to a Full Senate Vote
Bruce Barcott - Published on January 31, 2017Read moreThough the ultimate outcome—passage out of committee—was expected a week ago, few expected such a close tally.
Trump’s AG Nominee Continues to Waffle on Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on January 24, 2017Read moreIn written responses to senators’ questions, Sen. Jeff Sessions did little to reassure patients and businesses concerned about the Trump administration.
Trump Anxiety Cancels Florida Expo. Is It a Blip or a Harbinger?
Chloe Sommers - Published on December 20, 2016Read moreOrganizers blame federal uncertainty for a cancelled conference in Florida. Is it a one-off, or a sign of things to come?
DC Advocates Take Their Case to Jeff Sessions—and He Listens. Sort of.
Lisa Rough - Published on November 30, 2016Read more“They were aware that we were coming,” an organizer said, “but they thought we were coming to smoke marijuana in their office.”
5 Things Trump’s AG Pick Has Said About Cannabis
Gage Peake - Published on November 18, 2016Read moreSen. Jeff Sessions has repeatedly lambasted cannabis legalization. Here are some of his many statements from his years in public office.
Trump Picks Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, Stoking Fears of Cannabis Crackdown
Leafly Staff - Published on November 18, 2016Read moreThe Alabama senator is no friend of cannabis—medical, adult-use, or otherwise. Will he turn the clock back to “Just Say No”?