Marijuana reclassification officially proposed by Biden administration

President Biden on Thursday publicly endorsed the Justice Department’s recommendation to loosen restrictions on marijuana, a long-expected measure that marks a historic shift in the nation’s drug policy. Democracy Dies in Darkness Biden announces support for DOJ measure to reclassify marijuana If a proposed rule goes into effect, marijuana will join a category including prescription drugs such as ketamine, anabolic steroids and testosterone. Updated May 16, 2024 at 2:40 p.m. EDT|Published May 16, 2024 at 1:33 p.m. EDT