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States Cannot Shield Medical Marijuana Users From Federal Ban
The Supreme Court ruled 6 3 that federal authorities may prosecute ill patients who smoke marijuana on doctors orders, overturning state protections. Justice Stevens noted Congress could change the law, while justices emphasized available legal avenues and democratic processes. The case centered on Raich and Monson in California who used homegrown marijuana for medical needs.
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Gina Holland
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
Ing
Congress
Bush Administration
California
Stevens
Alaska
Colorado
Hawaii
Maine
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
Vermont
Washington State
Sandra Day O'Connor
Angel Raich
Diane Monson
U.S
John Ashcroft
Raich
Oakland
Monson
Oroville
Calif