GTBIF - DOJ Seeks Dismissal Of Cannabis Industry Lawsuit Challenging Federal Marijuana Prohibition | Benzinga
In response to a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland challenging federal marijuana prohibition in state markets, the Justice Department (DOJ) plans to request dismissal. The lawsuit argues that continued prohibition harms businesses and public safety, while denying them financial services and tax benefits granted to other industries, reported Marijuana Moment.
The lawsuit seeks to confirm the rights of Massachusetts and other states to regulate cannabis within their borders and to confirm the corresponding limits on the federal government’s power to regulate commerce. It argues that prohibition in state markets is unconstitutional and creates public safety risks ...