DEA Faces Setback As Judge Denies Request To Block Witnesses In Psychedelics Ban Hearing
In a significant development for psychedelics research, a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) administrative law judge has rejected the agency’s request to block key witnesses and evidence in an upcoming hearing. The case, set for November, challenges the DEA’s proposed ban on two psychedelic compounds, DOI and DOC, which are used in research.
DEA’s Argument On Irrelevance Of Testimonies Rejected
The DEA sought to exclude certain experts and materials, claiming they were “irrelevant” to the case. However, as Marijuana Moment reported, administrative Law Judge Paul Soeffing denied the motion, stating it was premature to determine the relevance of the testimony. This is seen as a partial win for groups like Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Panacea Plant Sciences (PPS), which oppose the ban.
The hearing aims to shed light on the proposed …