Three Security Clearance Applicants All Denied for Marijuana Use

Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/three-security-clearance-applicants-all-denied-for-marijuana-use/

Three security clearance applicants were initially denied clearance eligibility by the DoD due to concerns with on-going involvement with marijuana use. They all appealed to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA). Here are the highlights of the cases. The first applicant submitted his SF-86 and admitted to using marijuana monthly from 2017 to…

I thought this administration was trying to ease those restrictions? In that context, this seems a bit harsh. Maybe they’re trying to whittle down the number of cleared workers?