Congress: Don’t let the "war on drugs" become an all-out war on Mexico

Troubling legislation would direct the president to renegotiate the Chemical Weapons Convention and classify fentanyl as a chemical weapon.

If this bill passes, it could help push the "war on drugs" into overdrive while feeding a right-wing effort to land us into open conflict with Mexico — and we just got news it could be up for a vote in the House soon.

U.S. policies, both foreign and domestic, have deepened violence and corruption across multiple continents and vilified and criminalized immigrants and communities of color — all while doing shockingly little to address substance abuse or support people struggling with addiction.

Communities struggling in the face of violence and addiction don’t need a rinse and repeat of bad drug policy. We all deserve better than a Congress that would slow-walk us to an unnecessary and completely avoidable war. That’s why we’re calling on you to help stop this bad bill in its tracks today.

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To members of the 118th Congress:

I urge you to oppose H.R. 3205, which would add fentanyl to the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Legislation like this only sets the stage to escalate the U.S.-led war on drugs — and brings us closer to launching a disastrous military action in Mexico. If you want to build true security, I urge you to work instead on enacting policies that will actually address substance abuse and support people struggling with addiction.

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