Biden Administration Moves to Reclassify Marijuana
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, marking a significant shift in American drug policy. This move comes during an election year and follows the Biden administration’s push for marijuana sentencing reforms.
The DEA’s proposal, which must still be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical benefits of cannabis and acknowledge its lower potential for abuse than certain other drugs. However, it would not legalize recreational marijuana use.
This reclassification would have widespread implications, including potential changes to state laws on marijuana possession and use. It also signals a growing recognition of the medical utility of cannabis and a shift away from the strict prohibitionist policies of the past.
The DEA’s move follows similar actions by several states, which have legalized marijuana for recreational or medical use. The Biden administration has also taken steps to address racial disparities in marijuana arrests and convictions.
This breaking story is still developing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
