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Tennessee lawmakers from both parties are calling for reform of state marijuana laws following the federal reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, with Democrats advocating for medical use and decriminalization, while some Republicans remain opposed due to concerns about safety and efficacy.
Vice President Harris, joined by rapper Fat Joe and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, urged the DEA to expedite its review of marijuana's classification, emphasizing the criminal justice impact and disproportionate harm to Black and Latino men. President Biden, who pledged to decriminalize marijuana and expunge prior convictions, has pardoned individuals convicted under federal law and D.C. statute. Harris called the current Schedule I classification "absurd" and stressed the need for a prompt resolution based on the DEA's assessment, as the issue polls well with young voters and has gained attention in Biden's recent State of the Union address.
Senator Elizabeth Warren hinted at discussions with Biden administration officials about reclassifying marijuana while playing a hypothetical game of "dream blunt rotation," where she enthusiastically chose Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as her top pick. She emphasized her advocacy for federal marijuana descheduling and criticized the current Schedule I status of cannabis, urging the DEA to deschedule it and move forward. While the Biden administration has issued thousands of simple possession pardons and directed an ongoing review into federal cannabis scheduling, the law itself has not changed, and rumors about the DEA's scheduling announcement have been waved off.