Law Enforcement, NAACP, Catholic Bishops Unite Against Recreational Pot Legalization

Law enforcement officials, Illinois NAACP representatives, and Illinois Catholic bishops are banding together with other anti-marijuana advocacy groups to stand against the legalization of recreational pot. The groups lobbied in Springfield yesterday against a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. Law enforcement officials were concerned about public safety risks, while NAACP representatives argued that the bill would lead to increased discrimination against minorities.