The White House has admitted it is 'aware' of warnings from civil rights groups that a ban on menthol cigarettes could disproportionately harm communities of color. They are said to fear that black smokers who continue to puff menthol cigarettes even after a ban is brought in could be targeted by police for doing so. The White House has admitted it is 'aware' of the warnings from civil rights groups that a ban on menthol cigarettes could disproportionately harm communities of color. 'And this rule would not make individual consumer possession or use of menthol cigarettes a crime, nor change enforcement standards.' His death was previously used as a case study to help defeat a proposed menthol ban bill in New York City back in 2019.

Source: Daily Mail April 30, 2021 00:02 UTC