Legal Clash Erupts Over Hemp and Marijuana Distinction
A growing legal debate surrounds the distinction between hemp and marijuana, despite both being the same plant species, cannabis, according to NPR News. The legal differentiation hinges on the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound, causing confusion and potential disruption to the hemp industry.
The discrepancy, based on a single compound out of over 480 constituents, is at the heart of the issue. New regulations are threatening the hemp industry, particularly products like THC drinks, due to stricter THC limits taking effect later this year, NPR reported. Nick Johnson, author of "Grass Roots," which examines the history of the cannabis plant, noted the confusion surrounding the plant's legal status, as it is legal in some forms but faces new restrictions.
In related news, multiple sources, including Time, highlighted a growing divide in the U.S. regarding transgender rights and immigration enforcement. A UCLA report revealed significant regional disparities in state laws affecting transgender youth, with over half residing in states with restrictive policies. Simultaneously, a federal judge ordered the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from immigration detention. The judge criticized the Trump administration's enforcement tactics as unconstitutional and traumatizing. The ruling, prompted by outrage over "Operation Metro Surge," cited historical grievances and biblical passages to underscore disapproval of the administration's policies.
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