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"Don't Criminalize Me" Rally at Louisiana Capitol Asks Governor Landry to Veto Senate Bill 154
"Don't Criminalize Me" Rally at Louisiana Capitol Asks Governor Landry to Veto Senate Bill 154

Associated Press

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"Don't Criminalize Me" Rally at Louisiana Capitol Asks Governor Landry to Veto Senate Bill 154

Help give voice to over 325K Louisianans who will be criminalized by SB154 On June 3, 2025, the 'Don't Criminalize Me' rally gathers at the Louisiana State Capitol to ask Governor Landry to veto Senate Bill 154. What: Louisiana kratom advocates, veterans, small business owners, and concerned citizens will gather on the Capitol steps for the 'Don't Criminalize Me' Rally to urge Governor Jeff Landry to veto Senate Bill 154, which would criminalize the possession and use of kratom by over 325,000 Louisianans. Louisiana and national media is strongly encouraged to attend and contact for details. When: Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM Central Time Where: Louisiana State Capitol, located at 900 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Why: Senate Bill 154 threatens to unjustly criminalize law-abiding citizens—including many veterans—who responsibly use kratom as part of their health and wellness routines. The rally will call on the Governor to veto SB154 and instead establish a Louisiana Kratom Commission to: Advocates will share personal stories and expert perspectives supporting appropriate regulations and age restriction evidence-based policy—not fear-driven bans. Visuals: Signs, banners, personal testimonials, and a peaceful crowd demanding consumer protection—not criminalization. Media Inquiries: Contact Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association, at 571-294-5978 or [email protected]. About American Kratom Association (AKA) American Kratom Association (AKA) is a consumer-based, nonprofit organization, focused on furthering the latest science as guidance for kratom public policy. AKA works to give a voice to millions of Americans by fighting to protect their rights to access safe and natural kratom. For more information, visit and learn more at Media Contact Mac Haddow [email protected] ### SOURCE: American Kratom Association (AKA) Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire

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