what actions has us attorney general taken against marijuana

Was the Cole memo rescinded?

January 4, 2020 marked the two year anniversary of the “Sessions Memorandum” in which (then) Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded the Cole Memorandum and other Obama era DOJ guidance which essentially stated that DOJ would not prosecute state-compliant marijuana-related activity.Jan 6, 2020

What happened to the Cole memo?

The Cole Memorandum was rescinded by Attorney General Jeff Sessions in January 2018, during the presidency of Donald Trump. In response to this, the Sensible Enforcement of Cannabis Act was introduced as a way of enshrining into law the protections offered by the memo.

What was the stance taken by the Office of the Attorney General in the original Cole memo?

While the memo (signed by then United States Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole) reiterates the view that marijuana is a “dangerous drug” and federally illegal under the Controlled Substances Act, it provided some comfort to the cannabis industry by offering some restraint in terms of enforcement of the prohibition.

What did the 2013 Cole Memo say about federal enforcement?

In 2013, Deputy Attorney General James Cole issued a directive to federal prosecutors, telling them not to target businesses or individuals who were in compliance with state cannabis laws. Known as the Cole Memo, this directive did not carry the force of law and did not prevent the enforcement of federal prohibition.

Who created the Cole Memo?

The Cole Memorandum, or Cole Memo as it's sometimes referred to, was authored by the Justice Department's Deputy Attorney General James Cole in 2013. Drafted under the Obama administration, the memo was issued as the cannabis landscape in the US began to change.Dec 21, 2020

What are the Cole Memo priorities?

The Cole Memo Priorities include preventing the distribution of marijuana to minors, preventing revenue from the sale of marijuana from going to criminal enterprises, preventing the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under state law in some form to other states, and preventing state-authorized ...Apr 24, 2020

Who is the current attorney general?

The current Attorney General is Mr. Godfred Yeboah Dame. He was appointed by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo in 2021.

What is the Cole Memo quizlet?

Cole Memo. drafted by attorney general in 2013. Obama era guidance saying that federal officials should only focus on certain priorities(eg. distribution to minors, gangs)