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William Garriott, Professor of Law, Politics and Society, Drake University

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support - What They Never Told You

Cannabis plants are seen at Harborside Oakland Dispensary on Aug. 11, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Thousands of Americans will soon gather to celebrate April 20 – or “4/20” – the most important day of the year for cannabis enthusiasts.

But this year, a cloud of uncertainty will hang over these celebrations. After years of success, the movement to legalize recreational and medical cannabis has stalled.

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