In America, you can walk into a store, buy weed legally, and be home before your Uber driver finds parking.Unless you’re not a citizen.Because while states are out here selling cannabis like it’s craft beer, the federal government is still treating it like contraband—and when it comes to immigration, federal law is the only rulebook that matters.That disconnect isn’t just … [Read more...] about Legal Weed, The Trap for Non-Citizens
Immigration
Despite legalization in the state, cannabis may still pose immigration consequences
MERIDEN – Even though Meriden opened one of Connecticut’s seven adult-use dispensaries earlier this month, cannabis is still a federally controlled substance. As a result, immigration lawyers warn of potential consequences cannabis might have for Connecticut residents applying for permanent residence or citizenship. “There's a big disconnect between states that have passed laws … [Read more...] about Despite legalization in the state, cannabis may still pose immigration consequences
