In recent years, few policy debates have evolved as quickly and dramatically as the conversation surrounding cannabis in the United States. Once regarded primarily as an illicit substance, cannabis has become a central topic in discussions of healthcare, economics, criminal justice reform, and states’ rights. Now, the possibility of a significant federal policy shift has entered the national stage, with reports that the administration of former President Donald Trump considered reclassifying cannabis under federal law.
While no final decision has been made, the very fact that the U.S. government acknowledged reviewing cannabis policy marks a historic moment.
