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Congressional CRS: Medical Cannabis Rescheduling Is a Limited Federal Opening
policy19 days ago

Congressional CRS: Medical Cannabis Rescheduling Is a Limited Federal Opening

CRS says moving medical cannabis from Schedule I to III signals medical value and could allow some state-licensed medical cannabis businesses and researchers to operate with fewer federal barriers and may enable 280E tax deductions, but it does not fully legalize recreational marijuana or bring the entire state-legal industry into CSA compliance; many penalties remain under the CSA, and full compliance will depend on further federal action and upcoming hearings, with ongoing research and regulatory considerations plus an expedited DEA registration process for compliant medical-license holders.

via Marijuana Moment|
#crs#federal-law#marijuana
politics25 days ago

DOJ moves to overturn New Jersey’s in-state tuition for undocumented students

The Department of Justice is suing New Jersey to overturn two laws that extend in-state tuition and state-funded financial aid to undocumented students, arguing they violate federal law by giving benefits not available to U.S. citizens. The laws, initially enacted by former Gov. Chris Christie (2013) and expanded by Gov. Phil Murphy (2018), require certain criteria (NJ high school attendance, diploma, and a legalization affidavit) to qualify. New Jersey officials say the laws are lawful and note similar challenges against other states, while the Trump administration has pressed multiple lawsuits against NJ policies and related immigration actions.

via Politico|
#department-of-justice#federal-law#immigration
US DOJ Expands Execution Toolkit with Firing Squads and Pentobarbital
politics1 month ago

US DOJ Expands Execution Toolkit with Firing Squads and Pentobarbital

The Justice Department reauthorized pentobarbital for federal executions and said firing squads and additional methods could be added, part of a broader push to revive the federal death penalty. A 48-page report urges the Bureau of Prisons to consider relocating federal death row to states that permit more methods, speed up appeals, and tighten clemency limits, while proposing to broaden eligible crimes. The plan also seeks regulatory paths to preserve the use of lethal drugs amid legal and logistical hurdles, prompting criticism from lawmakers like Sen. Durbin who view the moves as regressive.

via The New York Times|
#capital-punishment#death-penalty#executions
US shifts cannabis to Schedule III, signaling policy rethink
politics1 month ago

US shifts cannabis to Schedule III, signaling policy rethink

The Justice Department reclassified cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, a historic policy shift that could boost research and access while marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche ordered the reclassification, following President Trump’s directive, applying to FDA-regulated products and state-licensed medical marijuana. Once published in the Federal Register, the rule takes effect after 30 days and may face legal challenges, with a DEA hearing planned for late June.

via BBC|
#cannabis#drug-policy#federal-law
US panel approves Trump portrait on commemorative gold coin
politics2 months ago

US panel approves Trump portrait on commemorative gold coin

The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved plans for a non-circulating commemorative gold coin featuring Donald Trump, a move that raises legal questions about depicting living presidents on currency. Supporters frame it as a milestone for the 250th anniversary year, with a large design (up to about 3 inches) drawn from a National Portrait Gallery image, while critics call it unlawful and inappropriate for a sitting president. The Trump administration is also pursuing related image-placement efforts (a $1 coin, institutional naming, and other projects) that are similarly contested in court.

via Al Jazeera|
#commemorative-coin#federal-law#living-presidents
Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products
health-and-policy5 months ago

Federal and State Regulations Shape the Future of Hemp and Marijuana Products

In North Carolina, marijuana remains illegal, but hemp products with less than 0.3% THC are legal, though a new federal law set to take effect in 2026 may ban these products due to increased THC limits, threatening the state's multi-billion-dollar hemp industry and raising public safety concerns. The debate involves federal and state regulations, industry impacts, and public health considerations.

via WHQR|
#cbd#federal-law#health-and-policy
Trump's Marijuana Reclassification Sparks Industry Changes
business5 months ago

Trump's Marijuana Reclassification Sparks Industry Changes

The potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III by the federal government could significantly improve access to banking, loans, and payment processing for dispensaries, helping to legitimize the industry, reduce security risks, and foster growth and research. This change aims to address longstanding legal, financial, and tax challenges faced by cannabis businesses, which have been limited by federal restrictions despite growing state-level acceptance and revenue.

via NBC News|
#banking#business#cannabis
Potential Impact of Marijuana Reclassification on Research and Policy
health-and-policy5 months ago

Potential Impact of Marijuana Reclassification on Research and Policy

President Trump signed an executive order to prompt the Department of Justice to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, which could ease banking and tax issues for cannabis businesses and potentially influence future medical and recreational use policies, but it does not legalize marijuana federally or allow crossing state lines with it.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#cannabis-industry#federal-law#health-and-policy