African American Community Leaders Speak Against Legalizing Hallucinogens in California

African American community leaders hold a Zoom press conference on July 8 to voice opposition to the legalization of hallucinogenic drugs in California. Courtesy of Kelli Reid of McNally Temple Associates

African American community leaders in California held a press conference on July 8 to voice opposition to a bill that would legalize hallucinogenic drugs in the state.

Senator Scott Wiener (D-Calif.) has stated that Senate Bill 519 is meant to address the war on drugs and to help veterans have better access to these drugs to manage their mental health needs.