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Trump Signs Halt Fentanyl Act Reclassifying Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug

Former President Donald Trump has signed the Halt Fentanyl Act into law, officially reclassifying fentanyl and its analogues as Schedule I controlled substances. This legislative move places fentanyl in the same category as heroin and LSD, signifying a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use.

The law aims to give law enforcement broader authority to crack down on the trafficking and distribution of the powerful synthetic opioid, which has been a key driver of overdose deaths in the United States in recent years. Supporters of the law argue it will close loopholes that previously allowed variations of fentanyl to evade regulation.

However, the decision has sparked debate among public health experts and civil rights advocates. Critics warn that reclassification may lead to increased incarceration without addressing the root causes of addiction or expanding access to treatment.

They argue that treating fentanyl as a purely criminal issue could hinder efforts to approach the opioid epidemic through a public health lens. Despite the controversy, the law reflects growing bipartisan urgency to confront the nation’s ongoing overdose crisis, with fentanyl-related deaths now accounting for a majority of opioid fatalities.