Wyoming U.S. Attorney Revives Federal Marijuana Crackdown on National Parks, Undermining State Autonomy

As millions flock to Wyoming’s iconic national parks—Yellowstone and Grand Teton—a new Justice Department directive signals a return to heavy-handed federal prosecution of minor marijuana offenses on these treasured public lands. U.S. Attorney Darin Smith’s firm stance to enforce federal marijuana laws is not just a legal matter; it epitomizes the persistent struggle between Washington’s overreaching bureaucracy and the principle of state sovereignty that undergirds America’s freedom. Is Federal Overreach Threatening Local Norms and Common Sense? Marijuana remains illegal under Wyoming state law, but many Americans have witnessed growing acceptance elsewhere, with roughly half of states legalizing recreational use or...