US Congresswoman Dina Titus has sent a ‘please explain’ letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi over a decision to re-start prosecutions of simple cannabis possession on federal land.
The former US president Joe Biden has announced that he will pardon all previous Federal offenses for simple possession of cannabis in 2022. It seems to have directed U.S. The Attorneys were instructed not to pursue these offenses. He also called on all governors of state to follow suit in regard to offenses committed at the state level.
The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly quietly changed its policy on marijuana possession on September 29th, 2025. U.S. Assistant Attorney Smith informed federal law-enforcement agencies that marijuana violations occurring in federal land like national parks would no longer be tolerated. were to be “rigorously prosecuted”.
U.S. Attorney Smith declared, “Marijuana remains a Federal Crime in the United States regardless of state laws.”
Dina Titus is a Democrat and co-chairwoman for the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. In a letter to Pam Bondi expressing “deep concern”, she questions Biden’s decision that prosecutions would not be pursued.
In the United States, cannabis is widely used. It would be indefensible for the prosecution of simple marijuana possession. says part of her letter.
Congresswoman Titus also asked AG Bondi for the release of Biden’s guidance memo and its recission.
The public is entitled to full transparency about the federal policies and priorities that determine enforcement priorities, as well as how tax dollars are spent.
Titus asked questions regarding the DOJ instructions for U.S. Attorneys. Attorneys and the DOJ’s prioritization of specific crimes for prosecution. The data and evidence that the AG relied upon in making their decision.
Donald Trump announced in August that his administration is looking into a reclassification for cannabis used as a medicine and will make a final decision the following weeks.
The President said, “I have heard good things about medical care and bad things about just everything else.” It’s an extremely complicated topic.