Federal law still allows cannabis use to strip Americans of firearm rights without proof of danger or misuse. As the Supreme Court weighs United States v. Hemani, courts are confronting whether the government can continue punishing people based on status rather than conduct in a country where cannabis is legal in most states.
Reefer Report Card Vol. 25: November 22-29, 2025
This week’s Reefer Report Card tracks rising tension across cannabis policy as the federal hemp derived THC crackdown threatens a multibillion dollar market, New York’s enforcement chaos drags on, and the Supreme Court prepares to weigh the future of prohibition. Veterans wait for real care, and global reform shows hesitation from Brazil to Germany and Thailand. Pressure is building everywhere.
Sunshine State Showdown: Florida’s Ballot to Decide on Recreational Cannabis
The Florida Supreme Court's decision to allow a ballot measure on recreational marijuana sets the stage for a November showdown. If passed, it would mark a significant shift in the state's cannabis policy and political landscape