Chuck Rosenberg was
appointed as the new DEA’s administrator this
month. He is quoted as saying that
he will spend less time and money restricting marijuana access. His
efforts are reported to focus more on heroin and harder drugs.
(Source)
A public scandal has led to
a change in leadership of the Drug Enforcement Agency. Former DEA
Administrator Michele Leonhart stepped down after DEA was found
hiring prostitutes and leaving a man in jail without food or water
for five days. The Obama administration chose Chuck Rosenberg,
former chief of staff to FBI Director James
B. Comey.
Many advocates for marijuana
are cautiously optimistic of the DEA power shift. The past
administrator, Leonhart,
enforced the restriction of marijuana. President Obama and Attorney
General Eric Holder have played a hands-off role in regards to
marijuana enforcement. Chuck Rosenberg shows promise on working
together with the Obama administration in order to
allow the states to regulate marijuana.
Source:
https://www.leafly.com/news/headlines/new-chief-of-the-dea-vows-to-focus-less-on-cannabis
