Drug possession is no longer a felony in Washington as of 2021. Advocates lauded the change, arguing that criminalization of drugs has historically led to disproportionate imprisonment of people of color.
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Source: The Columbian
Clark County’s drug court is quiet in wake of Blake Decision, say officials
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