Drug Seizures at El Paso Ports of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in El Paso stopped 11.2 pounds of fentanyl and 113 pounds of cocaine from entering the U.S., valued at $1.5 million. The seizures highlight the ongoing battle against drug smuggling and the dangers of fentanyl overdoses.

Chinese Money Laundering Enabling Mexican Cartels' Illegal Agenda

Chinese money laundering organizations are enabling Mexican cartels' illegal activities by helping them move funds around the world, including funding the supply chain for illegal drugs like fentanyl. DEA and Treasury officials have raised concerns about the growing threat of Chinese money laundering in recent years.

Reclassification of Marijuana by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, recognizing medical uses but not legalizing recreational use. The proposal is undergoing review and could have wide effects on research, taxes, and the industry. However, it will not immediately impact criminal justice or current state programs.

Marijuana Reclassification in the US

The US Drug Enforcement Administration is considering reclassifying marijuana to a less dangerous drug, but not legalizing it for recreational use. This potential policy change would be the biggest in over 50 years. President Biden has called for a review of federal cannabis laws and pardoned many Americans with marijuana convictions. The proposal would move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and anabolic steroids.

DEA's Proposal to Reclassify Marijuana

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and lower potential for abuse. This historic shift could have ripple effects across the country, but marijuana would not be legalized for recreational use.

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Plans to Reclassify Marijuana

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing its medical uses and lower abuse potential. Senator John Fetterman advocates for safe, regulated marijuana. Marijuana legalization for recreational use is not part of the proposal.