Federal Court Schedules Oral Arguments In Landmark Cannabis Prohibition Case
A federal appellate court has set a date for oral arguments in a pivotal case aimed at overturning the U.S. government’s prohibition on marijuana. As Marijuana Moment reported, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has scheduled the hearing for December 5, just three days after a separate case regarding the Biden administration’s proposed rescheduling of marijuana.
The lawsuit was filed by multi-state operator Verano Holdings Corp. (OTC:VRNOF), Massachusetts-based cannabis businesses Canna Provisions and Wiseacre Farm, as well as Treevit CEO Gyasi Sellers. The plaintiffs argue that the federal prohibition on marijuana, as applied to state-regulated cannabis activities, is unconstitutional.
The First Circuit’s court clerk noted that the hearing would be broadcast live for public access, with no potential for delay unless there is “grave cause.”
The Basis Of The Case
The companies behind the lawsuit argue that Congress has effectively abandoned its effort to eradicate marijuana, pointing to policies like the congressional budget …