DOJ Loosens Marijuana Restrictions After Trump Push as Critics Warn of 'Most Pro-Drug Administration in History'

Source: International Business Times

Cannabis The Justice Department has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a significant shift in federal policy after a push from president Trump to accelerate the process. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the order moving medical marijuana from Schedule I — a category reserved for substances with no accepted medical use and high potential for abuse — to Schedule III, which includes drugs with recognized medical applications and lower risk of dependence. The change does not legalize marijuana under federal law but significantly alters how it is regulated, as The Associated Press points out.