her one-month suspension for marijuana use, meaning she wouldn t be in the 100 meter race, but she still could have been selected for the women s relay team. that event happens after her suspension expires. but usa track and field said, while they applaud richardson for taking accountability, they need to, quote, maintain fairness for all. supporters point out pot isn t a performance enhancing drug and it is legal in the state where she was. still, richardson was entirely apologetic. as much as i m disappointed, i know that i represent myself, i represent a community that has shown support and great love. a lot of people have opinions about this. appeals from members of congress, for example, alexandria ocasio-cortez of new york, and jamie raskin of maryland, urging officials to overturn the decision. did not work.