Dec. 19, 2025
Federal cannabis policy at a crossroads: What rescheduling and court rulings mean for legalization
Two recent federal actions--one administrative, one judicial--highlight the sharp limits of executive and court-based cannabis reform, reinforcing that only Congress can resolve the deep constitutional conflicts at play.
Federal cannabis policy remains in a state of regulatory uncertainty, with two recent developments underscoring the potential for incremental administrative reform and the enduring constitutional obstacles to comprehensive change. The Trump administration's proposed rescheduling initiative, while potentially significant for cannabis businesses, leaves fundamental f...
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