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Justice Department moves forward with easing federal restrictions on marijuana

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The Beginning of the End of Cannabis Prohibition

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Biden Says Marijuana Being Reclassified As Schedule III Drug

The US Justice Dept. is set for its biggest drug reform in over 50 years, reclassifying cannabis as less dangerous—a move endorsed by Pres Joe Biden.

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The administration Thursday proposed a rule to the Federal Register to downgrade marijuana from the most restrictive category, subject to a 60-day comment period.

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The proposed rule recognizes cannabis's medical uses and lower abuse potential than some dangerous drugs, but doesn't legalize marijuana for recreational use.

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Referring to the rule — first announced in April — Pres. Biden said in a video posted on X that no one should be jailed "merely" for marijuana use or possession.

Biden Backs Cannabis Reclassification as 'Less Dangerous'

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