DEA Architect of Marijuana Obstruction Matthew Strait Retires - Who Cleans Up His Marijuana Policy Mess?
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DEA Architect of Marijuana Obstruction Matthew Strait Retires - Who Cleans Up His Marijuana Policy Mess?

The DEA's in-house administrative court system has been dealt a severe blow by recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. Axon v. FTC (2023) and Jarkesy v. SEC (2024) have unequivocally declared this system unconstitutional, effectively rendering years of DEA imposed delays and administrative hearings illegitimate. In a significant move, the Department of Justice has formally refused to defend this unconstitutional system, potentially exposing current and former DEA leadership to civil rights litigation and heightened judicial oversight.

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