Critics Cite 'Negative Impacts' on the Black Community as Backlash Mounts Against Biden's Support for Menthol Ban

While nixing menthol from the market may come as a surprise measure to some, the debate over whether to ban menthol products has been ongoing since it was excluded in the 2009 flavor ban.

The Biden administration is moving forward with a menthol ban citing the protection of public health as the reasoning for the measure, however, critics say the ban will negatively impact the black community, put more strain on police, and transform the issue from a public health concern into a policing problem. 

The ban was originally proposed by the Foo…