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The DOJ has once again found itself at the center of a major cannabis debate this time over a delay that could signal a much larger policy shift. Earlier this week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Trump administration requested additional time from the Supreme Court to respond in a case challenging the federal ban on gun ownership by marijuana users. While this move may appear procedural, many in the cannabis industry see it as a strategic step tied to the ongoing timeline for federal cannabis rescheduling.
The case in question, U.S. v. Hammani, tackles whether marijuana users can legally own firearms under federal law. The DOJ's current stance is rooted in cannabis' Schedule I classification under the Controlled Substances Act labeling marijuana as a federally illegal substance. But with rescheduling discussions gaining momentum since August, this delay could have deeper implications.
If cannabis is moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, it would no longer be classified as a dangerous drug without medical value. That change would directly undermine the DOJ's argument in the gun rights case. After all, if cannabis is no longer "illegal" at the federal level, the legal basis for banning users from owning guns weakens dramatically. This potential contradiction might explain why the DOJ is requesting more time to avoid defending a policy that may soon become outdated.
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