Rescheduling news can feel like alphabet soup, so here's the short version.
What happened: On Oct. 9, the Justice Department and the groups suing to undo the Trump administration's marijuana rescheduling filed a joint proposal with the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. It lays out a briefing calendar that starts with the challengers' opening brief on Nov. 24 and wraps up with final briefs on Feb. 19, 2027. Both sides asked for oral argument soon after, and the filing says the plan would allow it before the court's summer recess. The court still has to approve the schedule.
What's already in effect: In April, the attorney general ordered state-licensed medical cannabis and FDA-approved marijuana products moved from Schedule I to Schedule III. Last month, the court turned down a request to pause the rescheduling process while the case plays out.
What's still pending: A separate DEA hearing is weighing a broader move of marijuana to Schedule III. The final call there rests with the DEA administrator.
What it means for travelers: your trip works the same as before. Recreational cannabis is still governed state by state, so the rules depend on where you are. Buy from licensed shops, keep it in the state where you bought it, and leave it at home when you head to the airport.