Critics Of New Nyc Marijuana Policy Say It Continues Racial Disparity

Byron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalByron Smith for The Wall Street JournalCritics of Mayor’s New Marijuana Policy Say It Leaves Racial Disparity in PlaceNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new marijuana policy was met with a backlash from the Manhattan district attorney and advocates, who said the change wouldn’t do enough to diminish racial disparities among those who face punishment for the low-level crime.