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Read our standardsA federal judge ruled that a Texas marijuana conviction cannot trigger mandatory immigration detention because state law previously included hemp products.
A federal provision taking effect in late 2026 will redefine hemp using a total THC standard, impacting the legality of many hemp-derived products.
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