Several cannabis companies are challenging the federal ban on marijuana, arguing it has no legal basis. They claim the government’s original justification for prohibition – curbing illegal interstate trade – is no longer valid since many states have legalized marijuana. This lawsuit counters the government’s attempt to dismiss the case. What Happened?The central issue hinges on a 2005 Supreme Court decision (Gonzales v. Raich) that upheld federal prohibition due to concerns about interstate marijuana commerce. The companies’ lawyers, however, argue that widespread legalization across the U.S. …