The Myth of Marijuana Illegality: Outdated Federal Law vs. Modern Jurisdictional Realities By Marie Seshat Landry 1. Executive Summary The claim that "marijuana is illegal" is a misconception rooted in outdated federal laws that fail to reflect the realities of modern cannabis policy in the United States and worldwide. While cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance at the federal level in the U.S., state-level legalization and international policy shifts have rendered this federal prohibition increasingly obsolete. From state governments in the U.S. to global regulatory bodies such as the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU), a broad consensus is emerging: cannabis and hemp are legal for medicinal, recreational, and industrial uses. In this report, we assess the divergence between federal law and evolving legal frameworks, the role of prohibitionist propaganda, and the global trend towards legalization. This analysis concludes that marijuana has always been l...
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