Medical Cannabis Clearly Saves Lives, Federal Judge Declares | Leafly

Medical Cannabis Clearly Saves Lives, Federal Judge Declares | Leafly

Cannabis Should Not Be a Schedule I Drug

“How can you say that?” Hellerstein asked. “You say ‘There is no currently accepted medical use in the United States,’” Hellerstein added. “Your argument doesn’t hold.” The judge asked: “Have there been any studies?” That elicited a collective laugh from the gallery, which was packed with medical cannabis supporters. “Mr. Dolinger,” the judge later said, “your argument is not getting anywhere.” The courtroom gallery broke out in laughter on more than one occasion in reaction to Hellerstein’s cutting remarks. 

The judge said that cannabis does not meet the criteria to be a Schedule 1 drug, because it does have medical use.