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[–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Much lower considering rescheduling marijuana is a basic government act and not a ridiculously unlikely astronomical event. Also, it would gain Biden a lot of votes.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    i was under the impression the president could unilaterally just order the DEA to do it as its under the executive. is that true?

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    As far as I understand it, the DEA has the independence to make the decision themselves and all the president can do is tell them what he wants.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Ya, it really should be legislated. I doubt that's happening before November, though.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Legislated implies Congress passing a law. That of course will not happen before the election, and likely not while Biden is president due to some Republicans being against the idea of legalization and also Republicans not wanting to give Biden nor Democrats a win. DEA resxheduling it is the most likely scenario that should hold up in court especially since Biden followed a process to support the change(asking for another department to review whether it is a dangerous drug, and using their response as evidence for the DEA)

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Kind of. It's murky legal waters.

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