Trump Is Being Sued For Rescheduling Marijuana By Doctors And A Pharmaceutical Company Who Are ‘Aggrieved’ By The Move
The Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule marijuana is being challenged with yet another lawsuit, and this one includes the president himself in the list of defendants. The latest litigation was filed by a coalition of anti-marijuana activists, substance misuse professionals, doctors and a cannabis-focused biopharmaceutical corporation. “The Final Order was issued without prior notice-and-comment […]
Louisiana Attorney General Withdraws From Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move
The attorney general of Louisiana has withdrawn from participation in a lawsuit she initially joined that seeks to challenge the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice in April. The case, brought last month by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) and the attorneys general of Indiana and Nebraska, claims […]
State Marijuana Officials Call Out ‘Frustrating’ Lack Of Federal Guidance On What Trump’s Rescheduling Move Means For Businesses
“None of us really can effectively advise our licensees, which is just incredibly frustrating, especially with a ticking clock.” By Amanda Watford, Stateline The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for medical cannabis will help medical marijuana businesses. Companies will be able to claim some federal tax benefits. New research […]
State Attorneys General File Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move
Three Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit challenging the federal cannabis rescheduling action announced by President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice last month. The filing from the attorneys general of Indiana, Nebraska and Louisiana claims that they will “show that this agency action fails to comport with the requirements” of federal law, “was […]
Alabama Officials Move To Delay Automatic Rescheduling Of Marijuana Under State Law Following Trump’s Federal Move
“We’re not saying Alabama’s not going to do this. We certainly are going to do this, but if you receive it without objection, it’s scheduled immediately.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector The governing body of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Thursday voted to object to a federal rescheduling of marijuana after state health […]
DEA Should ‘Promptly Move Forward’ With Psilocybin Rescheduling In Light Of Trump’s Psychedelics Order, Attorney For Doctor Behind Petition Says
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is being put on notice—again—over prolonged delays in processing a petition to reschedule psilocybin from a doctor who wants to use it to treat terminally ill patients, with an updated reminder that President Donald Trump has now made clear his administration’s intent to streamline psychedelic medicine access. In a letter […]
Cannabis Advocacy Groups Push Congress For Legalization And Other Reforms Following Trump’s Rescheduling Move
“Cannabis reform is the most popular issue in American politics, and…it’s on Congress to pass a comprehensive legalization bill that centers the release of cannabis prisoners.” By Jack Gorsline, Filter A national coalition of 41 advocacy groups converged on Capitol Hill for the Cannabis Week of Unity, when a coordinated lobbying blitz pressed a gridlocked […]
Trump’s Medical Marijuana Move Focused On Helping Ailing Seniors, But Lack Of Coordination Could Cause Backlash (Op-Ed)
“The rush to provide senior citizens with medical marijuana will require considerable legal, scientific and commercial infrastructures, which, in an ideal world, would avoid repeating historical mistakes by forming with clarity and coordination.” By Emily Dufton Everyone knows that last month was historic for cannabis. Big changes are afoot with medical marijuana’s rescheduling and federal […]
Trump’s Marijuana Rescheduling Move Is A ‘Step Forward,’ But Still ‘Falls Well Short’ Of Needed Changes (Op-Ed)
“To rectify this state/federal conflict…cannabis must be removed from the Controlled Substances Act altogether.” By Paul Armentano, NORML The Trump administration’s decision to reclassify state-authorized medical cannabis products and recognize state-licensed medical cannabis providers is a historic first step toward bringing federal drug policy into the 21st century. For over 50 years, the federal government […]
Full Disclosure: The Pentagon Released UFO Files. The Smart Move Is To Grow Your Own Weed.
The government opened the UAP vault. Politicians are talking. The internet is spiraling. High Times offers a galactic thought experiment rooted in cannabis, sovereignty and the humble power of growing your own. This morning, May 8, 2026, the Department of War released the first tranche of declassified UFO files under President Donald Trump’s PURSUE program […]