Instagram recently suspended the account of Service Disabled Veterans in Cannabis, a group advocating for military veterans in the cannabis industry, according to co-founder Osbert Orduna. As New York Post reported, the suspension occurred on November 21, 2024, without prior notice or explanation, despite the group’s adherence to Instagram's terms of service and community guidelines.
The group's name, which includes the word "cannabis," and its logo, featuring a marijuana leaf, are suspected by Orduna to have triggered the suspension. However, Instagram has not provided clarity. "We have diligently adhered to Instagram's terms of service and community guidelines, and we believe this suspension to be unjustified," Orduna said in a statement to The NY Post. The Meta (NASDAQ:META) platform informed the group they have 180 days to appeal the decision, stating, "If we find your account does follow our community standards, you'll be able to use Instagram again. If not, it will be permanently disabled."
