Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws

Ayanna Bell’s commentary explores the relevance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” highlighting his distinctions between just and unjust laws. It critiques the “white moderate” mindset, exemplified by President Biden, and identifies current unjust laws, particularly the criminalization of psilocybin, which perpetuate systemic racial injustices and cultural erasure.