VenserSojo t1_ircmasr wrote on October 7, 2022 at 12:41 AM

Biden has the authority to change its drug scheduling so why doesn't he do that?

Azr431 OP t1_ircmrev wrote on October 7, 2022 at 12:45 AM

He does not

GreatGrandaddyPurp t1_ircutae wrote on October 7, 2022 at 1:53 AM

He does. It could be changed immediately through executive order. Presidents in the past have had mixed feelings on using executive orders to do so but the power unquestionably exists.

VenserSojo t1_irco0r2 wrote on October 7, 2022 at 12:55 AM

Its the DEA whom he picks the head of and directs via the DOJ, its not as simple as an executive order but he has the ability to pick leadership who will do as he wishes and re-pick if needed.

Azr431 OP t1_ircq387 wrote on October 7, 2022 at 1:13 AM

It’s not that simple

SkiingAway t1_irfwqet wrote on October 7, 2022 at 7:59 PM

He directed them to examine re-scheduling it. That's about as close as he can get to an order, and I imagine they will probably do it/go through the process to do it.