Drug War Chronicle #1233 - September 2, 2025
Restarting Drug War Chronicle, Continued
Today we publish our third issue of the Chronicle since it went on hiatus earlier in the year. Our fundraising drive, to help our longtime writer Phillip Smith continue his work and get back to full time, continues.
Democratic House Members Reintroduce Comprehensive Marijuana Legalization Bill [FEATURE]
The MORE Act is back. It would end federal marijuana prohibition -- and more.
ICE Deporting People for Pot, KY Bans "Designer Xanax," More... (8/20/25)
The Supreme Court has granted a group of marijuana companies an extension in their bid to be heard by the high court, Trump's "worst of the worst" immigrants apparently include marijuana users, and more.
US Sends Warships to Venezuelan Waters in Cartel Fight, U Michigan Bans Entheofest, More... (8/22/25)
Oklahoma police chiefs unsurprisingly oppose a marijuana legalization initiative, a drone attack on a helicopter kills eight Colombian anti-drug police, and more.
Comedian Eric Andre found his detention and interrogation at the Atlanta airport no laughing matter. (Creative Commons)
FL Marijuana Legalization Campaign Gets Court Win, MedMJ Gun Rights Ruling, More... (8/25/25)
Massachusetts pot regulators release draft rules for social consumption licenses, comedian Eric Andre scores a victory in a legal fight against Atlanta airport detentions and searches, and more.
Marijuana. It might be rescheduled soon, but it can still get you grabbed and jailed by ICE. (Creative Commons)
ICE Nightmare Over Ancient Pot Conviction, Harm Reduction Faces Headwinds, More... (8/27/25)
Anti-drug, law enforcement, and religious groups seek to block marijuana rescheduling, a Massachusetts permanent resident was detained over a 22-year-old pot possession conviction, and more.
Venezuela and its leader, Nicolas Maduro, are in the crosshairs of Trump's anti-cartel efforts. (DEA.gov)
Trump Deploys More US Navy Ships in Cartel Fight, Colombia Takes First Step Toward Legalizing Weed, More... (8/29/25)
Delaware's governor vetoes a bill that would have easing zoning restrictions on pot shops, the Anchorage, Alaska, Assembly tables a pot social consumption ordinance, and more.
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