Four months after ordering the federal government to get marijuana rescheduled, Donald Trump is now openly frustrated that it hasn’t happened yet.In a moment that feels very on-brand for how slow federal reform can be, Trump recently called out the U.S. Department of Justice for dragging its feet. Speaking during an Oval Office event, he pressed officials directly, asking if … [Read more...] about Trump Wants Weed Rescheduled—The DOJ Hit Snooze
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Cannabis Not A Top Focus For DOJ
A Republican member of Congress says cannabis policy is not a main focus for the U.S. Justice Department right now. The comment came in a newsletter report by Marijuana Moment.Rep. Dave Joyce said he is not sure if changing marijuana rules is a priority for the department. He explained that officials appear busy with other major issues and responsibilities.The update comes … [Read more...] about Cannabis Not A Top Focus For DOJ
DOJ Brings Back the Drug War—Because Apparently It Missed the Nostalgia Tour
In a plot twist nobody asked for, the Trump-era Department of Justice has apparently decided it’s time to dust off the old Drug War playbook, crank up the sirens, and pretend it’s 1989 again. Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada—who has clearly had it up to here—is demanding answers after a U.S. Attorney’s Office revealed that DOJ quietly scrapped Biden-era guidance discouraging … [Read more...] about DOJ Brings Back the Drug War—Because Apparently It Missed the Nostalgia Tour
Federal Developments: Rescheduling and Legislative Initiatives
In a landmark move, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a formal rulemaking process in May 2024 to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This proposal, influenced by recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, acknowledges marijuana's accepted medical use and aims to reduce federal … [Read more...] about Federal Developments: Rescheduling and Legislative Initiatives
Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
The Office of the Pardon Attorney (PARDON), which operates under the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), recently published its FY 2025 President’s Budget Submission. PARDON is responsible for carrying out instructions related to the executive clemency process, which includes reviewing and investigating clemency applications, as well as issuing recommendations to the … [Read more...] about Office of the Pardon Attorney Requests Funds To Tackle Pardon Applications
Blunts: Feds Say Pot Users Can’t Put Away Their Guns
The federal battle over weed and guns is heating up as the Department of Justice (DOJ) says pot users probably won’t store their weapons correctly. According to federal law, cannabis users are not allowed to own firearms, whether they live in a state that has legalized the drug or not. But that law has been challenged on a number of occasions over the recent years as … [Read more...] about Blunts: Feds Say Pot Users Can’t Put Away Their Guns
U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced in March that it was officially opening up an online portal to make it easier than ever for those who hold low-level cannabis convictions to apply for a pardon. Now the DOJ’s Office of the Pardon Attorney published a notice on July 18 stating that the deadline has been extended until August 15. The Office of the Pardon Attorney … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of Justice Extends Pardon Certificate Comment Deadline to August 15
Blunts: Cannabis Gun Ban Declared Unconstitutional
A second federal court has ruled that banning cannabis users in states that have legalized the drug from buying firearms is unconstitutional. Under current federal law, individuals who use illicit substances are not allowed to purchase firearms. A question about this topic found in the application for gun ownership specifically notes that cannabis counts as an illegal drug, … [Read more...] about Blunts: Cannabis Gun Ban Declared Unconstitutional
DOJ Still Working On Biden Admin’s Stance on Cannabis, Garland Says
Attorney General Merrick Garland told lawmakers that his agency is “still working on a marijuana policy” amid reviews of cannabis’s status as a schedule I drug. Speaking to the Senate Judiciary Committee and responding to a question from legalization advocate Cory Booker, Garland said, “I think that it’s fair to expect what I said at my confirmation hearing with respect to … [Read more...] about DOJ Still Working On Biden Admin’s Stance on Cannabis, Garland Says
