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Health experts suggest the anticipated proposed rule banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars could lead to many people's lives being saved, but the plan has big critics. Some worry that the ban would unfairly impact Black Americans and lead to policing issues — 85% of Black smokers favor menthol cigarettes.