The Justice Department is appealing a ruling that determined the government’s 2nd Amendment ban is unconstitutional when applied categorically to those with any history of cannabis use.
Region: Washington
Petitioners had argued that Congress’ reliance on the Commerce Clause of the Fifth Amendment to prohibit the trafficking of state-legal cannabis products exceeds its constitutional authority.
“It is outrageous to deny people access to public housing for responsibly using a substance that is legal in some form in most of the country,” NORML’s Political Director Morgan Fox said.
The provisions target products containing delta-8 THC and similar compounds, as well as products that are synthetically derived from hemp.
“This decision by leadership is a disservice to both veterans, many of whom desire medical cannabis access, and their doctors, many of whom want to facilitate their patients’ access to these state-regulated products.”
By contrast, 85% of Democrats support legalization – a near all-time high, as do 66% of Independents.
In total, fewer than ten percent of all financial institutions nationwide provide services to state-licensed cannabis businesses.
Members of Congress must still reconcile the language of the two bills, a process that will likely take place in conference committee later this year.