Ala. Judge Rejects Religious Defense In Ayahuasca Case

By Sam Reisman ( February 20, 2026, 7:52 PM EST) -- An Alabama federal judge has rejected a woman's bid to dismiss her indictment for trafficking the psychedelic ayahuasca for sacramental purposes, finding that her sincerely held religious belief did not override the government's interest in prosecuting drug laws....

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