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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of the Mehta Decision: A Monumental Victory for Premium Cigars

By Cody Carden | August 6, 2024

Washington, DC: On August 9, 2023, the premium cigar industry experienced a groundbreaking victory when U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta vacated all U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations regarding premium cigars. This landmark decision marked a pivotal moment in the history of tobacco regulation, representing the most significant rollback of such policies in modern times.

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    Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is the first and only grassroots, consumer-based public advocacy group fighting to protect the individual’s right to enjoy premium cigars. As the anti-tobacco movement’s reach has broadened over the past 20 years, CRA has continued to advocate for all facets of the premium cigar community. Membership is open to everyone, including cigar enthusiasts, retailers, and manufacturers across the country. CRA was founded to ensure that everyone has the right to enjoy premium cigars and freely participate in a relaxing social activity.

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