Federal Prohibition News

legal1 year ago•4 min saved

Federal Judge Skeptical as Cannabis Companies Challenge US Marijuana Laws

The DOJ argued in a court hearing that rescheduling marijuana supports the rationality of federal prohibition, despite ongoing litigation from cannabis businesses challenging enforcement against state-legal activities. Both sides agreed that rescheduling to Schedule III doesn't significantly impact the case, which centers on the conflict between federal prohibition and state legalization, particularly regarding banking services and interstate commerce.

via Marijuana Moment|

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legalcannabis2 years ago•8 min saved

Marijuana Companies Challenge Federal Prohibition in Landmark Lawsuit

A coalition of marijuana businesses, including Verano Holdings Corp., Canna Provisions, and Wiseacre Farm, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. attorney general, seeking to block the federal government from enforcing cannabis prohibition against their state-legal activity. The lawsuit argues that perpetuating prohibition in state markets is unconstitutional, creating public safety risks and hindering access to critical financial services and tax deductions. The plaintiffs claim that the federal government has abandoned its mission to eradicate marijuana and lacks a rational purpose for maintaining the ban. They argue that the ban on intrastate marijuana commerce is an unconstitutional imposition on state sovereignty and harms both businesses and communities. The lawsuit also highlights the impact of prohibition on low-income communities and small businesses.

via Marijuana Moment|

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