Industry groups file lawsuit against Illinois law banning hemp-derived THC products

Source CBS Local
Original Load Date Nov. 8, 2026, 6 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 8, 2026, 6 p.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/federal-lawsuit-lawsuit-illinois-law-hemp-derived-thc-products/

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An Illinois law is set to go into effect this week, cracking down on the sale of unregulated cannabis products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which includes many popular drinks. However, industry groups are fighting back, with several hemp businesses filing a federal lawsuit asking a judg...