Federal Rescheduling
CRCC Position & Resources
The Cannabis Regulators of Color Coalition (CRCC) supports the full descheduling of marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act as a necessary step to end federal criminalization, repair harms caused by the war on drugs, and align federal policy with state-level regulatory frameworks and public will.
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While recent federal actions to advance marijuana rescheduling signal a shift in how cannabis is recognized under federal law, rescheduling alone does not end criminalization, resolve federal–state conflicts, or deliver the equity-centered reforms communities most harmed by prohibition need and deserve. As current and former regulators with direct experience overseeing cannabis markets in the United States and abroad, CRCC brings a practical, public-health- and equity-informed perspective to this moment.
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CRCC continues to call for federal descheduling paired with comprehensive reforms that protect patients, consumers, workers, and state-legal systems, while centering racial equity, public health, and community reinvestment.
Issued in response to the Trump Administration’s executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite marijuana rescheduling, this statement outlines why rescheduling falls short of ending federal criminalization and reaffirms CRCC’s call for full descheduling and equity-centered federal reform. Click here to access the release.
This guidance letter provides state and local regulators with a clear, practical breakdown of the implications of potential Schedule III rescheduling, including what would remain unchanged under federal law and why continued clarity is essential for managing public expectations and regulatory responsibilities. Access additional resources also available in the Members' letter.
Published earlier this year, this op-ed explains why federal rescheduling fails to address the core harms of marijuana prohibition and why full descheduling remains essential to equity-centered reform. “Any reform that preserves criminalization while offering limited economic relief fails to meet the moment.” The piece outlines how keeping cannabis within the Controlled Substances Act continues to undermine state regulatory systems, perpetuate racial inequities, and delay meaningful repair for communities most impacted by prohibition. Read the op-ed on Marijuana Moment