Nebraska Supreme Court tosses medical cannabis federal preemption case, for now

Justices unanimously find longtime marijuana opponent did not have standing to get his foot in the door when he filed his complaint

September 11, 2026Updated: September 11, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska Supreme Court tosses medical cannabis federal preemption case, for now

Attorney Eddie Greim of Kansas City speaks in Lancaster County District Court during a hearing on a lawsuit arguing Nebraska’s medical cannabis laws are preempted by federal law. He represents the plaintiff, former state Sen. John Kuehn, at right. May 20, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

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