NYC Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Sue Over Adams' Crackdown

Business owners claim the city's enforcement initiative violates their constitutional rights, seeking legal redress in federal court.

A class-action lawsuit has been filed by 27 unlicensed cannabis shop owners against New York City.
The lawsuit argues that 'Operation Padlock to Protect' breaches due process by allowing immediate closures without judicial oversight.
Mayor Eric Adams' initiative has shut down over 300 shops since early May, citing health and safety concerns.
Plaintiffs seek an injunction to halt the raids and demand compensation for lost revenue and damages.
The crackdown aims to bolster the legal cannabis market, projected to generate significant tax revenue.