Justice Dept. Urges Court To Uphold Federal Cannabis Ban In High-Profile Case
The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal appeals court to maintain the nationwide ban on cannabis, defending Congress’s broad authority to regulate the substance despite its legalization in many states.
In a brief filed last Thursday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, government lawyers argued that the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) should be upheld, citing Supreme Court precedent that grants Congress the power to regulate marijuana under the Commerce Clause, reported Green Market Report.
The case, spearheaded by Massachusetts-based retailer Canna Provisions Inc. and supported by companies like Verano Holdings (OTC:VRNOF), aims to overturn the federal marijuana ban. …