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May 17, 2021
ST. PAUL, Minn. A marijuana legalization bill in the Minnesota Legislature faces an uncertain future, despite winning House approval last week.
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Whether it becomes reality now or at a future point, advocates see it as a way to help end racial disparities in criminal justice. The measure would legalize marijuana use for those 21 and older, while expunging most minor criminal convictions related to the drug.
Julia Decker, policy director for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Minnesota, said it wouldn t solve all the disparities within the system, but is a break from the status quo.
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Lawmakers ponder sign and release warrants
Inspired by Daunte Wright s death, a bill would create a new style of bench warrant. Drivers would sign a form acknowledging court date, rather than being arrested. Author: John Croman Updated: 8:10 PM CDT April 28, 2021
ST PAUL, Minn It s pretty much automatic. It s part of the job.
When officers pull people over, they check for outstanding arrest warrants issued by the courts. If they find there s an active warrant, they re required to arrest the person.
For Daunte Wright, it was a traffic stop over expired tabs and air fresheners on April 11 in Brooklyn Center. That escalated to an attempted arrest and ultimately his death, inflicted by an officer who said she thought she was firing a Taser at Wright.