Daily Drug War Digest -- September 28, 2026
Corrections Canada is embracing harm reduction by handing out snorting straws and drug testing strips to prisoners, marijuana arrests declined dramatically in Virginia after legalization, and more.
Philippines
Event Video: "Murder on the Land and the Sea: Extrajudicial Drug War Killings in the 21st Century"
Our March 2026 side event at the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting discussed extrajudicial drug war killings by the Philippine and US governments, and called for information-gathering to prepare future criminal prosecutions of US officials for the Trump administration's unlawful strikes on alleged "drug boats".
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces justice at The Hague. (Creative Commons)
CA Governor Signs Pot Tax Rollback, ICC Prosecutors Formally File for Duterte Charges, More... (9/24/25)
The State Department adds Barrio 18 to its list of foreign "narco-terrorist" organizations, Singapore prepares to hang a Malaysian over less than two ounces of heroin, and more.
Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, has withdrawn his name from consideration as DEA head. Chad, we hardly knew ye. (Hillsborough SO)
Trump DEA Nominee Withdraws, Reform Groups Slam NY Marijuana Regulators, More... (12/4/24)
The Drug Policy Alliance and Harm Reduction International have issued a report on US spending on the global drug war--to the tune of $13 billion in the last decade--and more.
Amnesty International researchers at a press conference announcing the release of their new report on the Philippines drug war. (Mauricia Donaldo/Amnesty International)
Trump Nominates FL Sheriff to Head DEA, Costa Rica Court Nixes Legal Weed, More... (12/2/24)
A DEA administrative law judge rejects a request to remove the agency from its role in the rescheduling process, Amnesty International issues a report scorching the Philippines' drug war, and more.
Breonna Taylor. A cop involved in the drug raid that killed her has finally been convicted of a crime.
KY Cop Convicted in Breonna Taylor Drug Raid Killing, Sinaloa Cartel Faction Fight Continues, More... (11/4/24)
A Filipino lawmaker has filed a bill that would flip the drug war on its head, and more.
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is still proud of his murderous past. (Creative Commons)
KY MedMJ Takes a Step Forward, Near 200 Dead in Sinaloa Cartel Clashes, More... (10/28/24)
A Kansas poll shows that lawmakers are well behind their constituents when it comes to marijuana policy, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unrepentant in testimony about death squads and his drug war, and more.
The Democratic National Convention is in Chicago this week. The party platform touts marijuana reforms but doesn't mention legalization. (Creative Commons)
Democratic Platform Touts Marijuana Reforms but Doesn't Mention Legalization, More... (8/19/24)
The Biden administration opposes eliminating marijuana testing for military recruits, the Philippines' leading family political dynasties are fighting like two scorpions in a bottle over drug war accountability, and more.
Rampant cash seizures at the Indianapolis airport FedEx hub spark a lawsuit. (Creative Commons)
IN Sued Over Cash Seizures at FedEx Hub, OH Has Legal Weed--and High Prices, More... (8/13/24)
Delaware's legal marijuana market is rolling out a bit ahead of schedule, a Filipino lawmaker's bid to drug test political candidates and officeholders gets criticism, and more.
Filipino Rep. Paolo Duterte. The son of former president Rodrigo Duterte wants to drug test politicians. (congress.gov.ph)
North Dakota to Vote on Marijuana Legalization, FDA Rejects MDMA-Assisted Therapy, More... (8/12/24)
A central California county is following San Francisco's lead in putting a welfare drug screening measure before voters, Rodrigo Duterte's son wants to drug test Filipino politicians, and more.