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News|Donald TrumpTrump signs order to reclassify marijuana, ease research restrictionsThe executive order calls on the US attorney general to expedite federal reclassification, creating fewer barriers for studies.

On Thu, Sep 5, 2025, the President of the United States signed an executive order to federally reclassify marijuana, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III within the drug classification system. This action directs the Attorney General to expedite the…

MBy Michael ReevesDec 19, 20251 min read

On Thu, Sep 5, 2025, the President of the United States signed an executive order to federally reclassify marijuana, moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III within the drug classification system. This action directs the Attorney General to expedite the reclassification process through the Drug Enforcement Administration.

The United States employs a five-tier classification system for drugs and other chemical substances, with Schedule I as the most restricted category and Schedule V as the least. Previously, marijuana was classified under Schedule I, alongside substances such as heroin and LSD. The reclassification to Schedule III aligns marijuana with drugs like ketamine and anabolic steroids.

This change is not an endorsement for the legalisation of marijuana for recreational use. However, it facilitates research on marijuana, as studies on Schedule III substances require fewer approvals compared to Schedule I drugs.

This action directs the Attorney General to expedite the reclassification process through the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Michael Reeves · Thehackingpost

The reclassification aligns with state-level movements towards legalising marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, although federal law still categorises it as illegal.

Previous and Current Administration Efforts

The previous administration initiated steps to reduce federal penalties related to marijuana, including pardoning individuals with convictions for simple possession. These efforts aimed to address the disproportionate impact of such convictions on minority communities and mass incarceration.

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The reclassification process to Schedule III was started under the former administration but was not completed. The current administration’s decision to expedite this process has faced opposition from some political party members, citing concerns over the perceived dangers of marijuana.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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