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New York man removed from PDX flight after 30 pounds of marijuana found in luggage
local7 days ago

New York man removed from PDX flight after 30 pounds of marijuana found in luggage

At Portland International Airport, TSA screeners found about 30 pounds of marijuana in a checked bag labeled Primus/Zachar destined for JFK, prompting Alaska Airlines Flight AS18 to be halted and the passenger, Zachariah Hillary Primus, 38, of Carmel, NY, to be pulled off. He was arraigned on three felony charges (illegal import/export of marijuana, unlawful delivery of a marijuana item, unlawful possession of marijuana) and released on his own recognizance; prosecutors say he possessed more than 256 ounces of usable marijuana.

via KATU|
#alaska-airlines#local#marijuana
DEA and FDA Push to Reschedule Marijuana, Emphasizing Medical Use and Lower Harms
policy11 days ago

DEA and FDA Push to Reschedule Marijuana, Emphasizing Medical Use and Lower Harms

Opening day of a cannabis rescheduling hearing features DEA and FDA arguing that marijuana has medical benefits and lower day-to-day harms than alcohol or opioids, supporting moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III. Testimony describes real-world pain management benefits and relatively mild withdrawal, while opponents criticize the analysis and allege shifting precedent. The process continues through July 15 amid lawsuits and broader regulatory implications, including tax guidance, workplace rules, and updates to related federal forms and enforcement.

via Marijuana Moment|
#dea#drug-policy#fda
SCOTUS expands gun rights in two landmark rulings on concealed carry and drug users
politics14 days ago

SCOTUS expands gun rights in two landmark rulings on concealed carry and drug users

Two June 2026 Supreme Court rulings broaden gun rights: Wolford v. Lopez bars Hawaii’s approach that effectively bans concealed carry, while U.S. v. Hemani invalidates the federal ban on gun ownership by lawful drug users, reflecting a pro‑Second Amendment shift under Bruen and signaling that future gun regulations must have a solid historical pedigree and be appropriately targeted.

via The Conversation|
#concealed-carry#hemani#marijuana
DEA Blocks Agency Witness Ahead of Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing
politics16 days ago

DEA Blocks Agency Witness Ahead of Marijuana Rescheduling Hearing

The DEA told SAM it will not identify Luli Akinfiresoye, a DEA pharmacologist, as a witness for SAM’s case in the upcoming hearing on moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, citing Touhy regulations and potential Privacy Act protections. SAM had sought to question the official about cannabis harms, but the DEA says any testimony would require a formal Touhy request and could be shielded. The hearing, overseen by Administrative Law Judge Derek Julis, runs June 29 to July 15 and has drawn complaints over access, including a push to livestream, which the judge previously barred; multiple lawsuits challenge the process as the government defends the scheduling move that could unlock federal benefits for state-legal cannabis businesses.

via Marijuana Moment|
#dea#hearing#marijuana
politics22 days ago

High Court shields habitual marijuana users’ gun rights

In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court said the federal ban on firearm possession for unlawful drug users cannot be applied to a Texas man who used marijuana regularly, finding the law inconsistent with the Second Amendment. Justice Gorsuch wrote that the government’s analogy to founding-era alcohol laws fails, and the decision narrows how the Drug User ban can be enforced without striking down the entire statute or addressing all its provisions; prosecutors could still pursue cases where drug use renders someone dangerous.

via Politico|
#federal-law#gun-rights#marijuana
DEA Launches On-Site Inspections of Dispensaries Registering Under Cannabis Rescheduling Plan
policy23 days ago

DEA Launches On-Site Inspections of Dispensaries Registering Under Cannabis Rescheduling Plan

The DEA has begun on-site inspections of medical marijuana dispensaries that filed registration to receive federal protections under the Trump-era cannabis rescheduling move. In Mississippi, two operators were visited by 5–6 agents for about six hours each, with investigations focusing on a broad range of records and processes, from ownership and licensing to inventory, security, and patient intake procedures. The registrations aim to move medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, enabling tax deductions under 280E, and the DEA plans to roll out new forms for other state-licensed medical marijuana businesses. Tax guidance from the IRS and related regulatory updates (ATF gun form changes, CRS analysis) are also anticipated, as hearings on broader rescheduling approach proceed.

via Marijuana Moment|
#dea#dispensaries#marijuana
Court narrows reach of federal gun ban for casual drug users
politics23 days ago

Court narrows reach of federal gun ban for casual drug users

The Supreme Court, in a 9-0 ruling authored by Justice Gorsuch, held that the federal law prohibiting firearm possession by an “unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” cannot be broadly applied to bar casual marijuana users from owning guns. The decision is described as narrow and does not strike down the law entirely, instead making it harder for prosecutors to invoke it against casual users, as in the case of Ali Danial Hemani. The ruling rejects sweeping claims that all marijuana users pose a danger, and it comes amid a national conversation about gun rights and evolving marijuana laws.

via NBC News|
#casual-drug-use#gun-rights#marijuana
High Court expands gun ownership rights for a marijuana user
us-news23 days ago

High Court expands gun ownership rights for a marijuana user

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas marijuana user, may not be barred from owning a firearm under federal law that prohibits gun possession by drug users, a decision that broadens Second Amendment rights in a case closely watched for its implications on cannabis and gun policy. Hemani had not been charged with crimes related to firearms or drug use, and the ruling comes amid a broader wave of gun-rights litigation at the Court, even as marijuana remains illegal at the federal level; the administration had defended the law in other contexts, including cases involving Hunter Biden.

via AP News|
#cannabis-policy#gun-rights#marijuana
Guns and Drugs: Supreme Court Narrows Federal Drug-User Gun Ban
politics23 days ago

Guns and Drugs: Supreme Court Narrows Federal Drug-User Gun Ban

The Supreme Court narrowed the federal government’s power to disarm people who regularly use drugs, ruling that a broad reading of the 1960s-era law banning firearm possession by drug users isn’t warranted in this case. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion, with no dissent, describing the decision as a narrow one that does not address addicts in general or other prophylactic laws. The ruling centers on Ali Danial Hemani, whose 2023 indictment followed an FBI search that found a Glock and marijuana; the government says roughly 300 people are charged annually under the law, which carries up to 15 years in prison. The decision comes as marijuana legalization expands in states and signals a more limited application of gun-rights restrictions tied to drug use.

via CNN|
#federal-law#gun-control#marijuana
Seven surprising brain findings from new cannabis research
health23 days ago

Seven surprising brain findings from new cannabis research

A Washington Post health article highlights seven unexpected takeaways from recent cannabis-brain research, including potential cognitive effects of high-potency cannabis, how use and risks may differ when started in adolescence versus midlife or older age, and the important role of public health education as legalization and stronger products become more common.

via The Washington Post|
#addiction-and-treatment#brain-health#health
MrBeast Jet Winner Cleared After Paraguay Drug Probe
world1 month ago

MrBeast Jet Winner Cleared After Paraguay Drug Probe

An American pilot and MrBeast challenge winner, Jabari Stephan Brown (Captain Treezy), was briefly detained in Paraguay amid a marijuana trafficking investigation involving a seized aircraft, but was released after prosecutors found no involvement; 577 pounds of cannabis worth about $3.6 million were seized and other suspects were detained, while Brown’s prize plane had no link to the case.

via KTVB|
#captain-treezy#jabari-brown#marijuana
Hoosier AG targets federal cannabis reclassification in court
politics1 month ago

Hoosier AG targets federal cannabis reclassification in court

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, joined by Nebraska and Louisiana, is suing to block the federal government’s plan to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing improper rulemaking. The suit, filed in the D.C. Circuit and consolidated with actions by SAM and NDASA, seeks to vacate the action. The development comes as Indiana lawmakers consider medical marijuana legalization, with Governor Braun open to discussion and Senator Bohacek planning 2027 proposals; Indiana remains among the states without medical or recreational cannabis.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|
#federal-law#indiana#legalization
AGs Challenge Federal Marijuana Rescheduling
politics1 month ago

AGs Challenge Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

Three Republican state attorneys general from Indiana, Nebraska and Louisiana filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit challenging the DOJ’s move to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, arguing improper rulemaking and overreach of authority. The suits were consolidated with a SAM/NDASA case, naming the DOJ, the DEA, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as defendants. A broader administrative hearing on rescheduling is expected, while SAM warns the order could harm public health and safety.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis#doj#lawsuit