Advocates Appeal Marijuana's Federal Status to Supreme Court
ASA filed a petition for writ of certiorari today with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a marijuana's federal status as one of the most dangerous drugs.
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This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.07.02)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of July 2, 2013.
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Lawyer Sues Health Canada for Patient's Home Grows
John Conroy is bringing legal action against Health Canada for cancelling licenses which allow Canadian medical marijuana patients their own home grows.
Judge Torches Colorado's Marijuana Magazine Rule
A federal judge in Colorado struck down a law that would require marijuana magazines to be sold behind counters like pornographic magazines, following...
Colorado Legislature Must Have Been Smoking Something
Colorado legalized recreational pot smoking, but this week the governor signed an unconstitutional bill that keeps marijuana magazines under the counter.
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CO Resident Files Suit Against Stoned Driving Bill
Brandon Baker of Nunn, Colorado is filing a lawsuit against the soon-to-be-signed stoned driving bill.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.15)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 15, 2013:
FL Lou Gehrig’s Disease Patient Sues for Cannabis Protection
Cathy Jordan, who consumes cannabis to mitigate symptoms of ALS, aka Lou Gehrig’s disease, filed a suit against Sheriff Brad Steube of Manatee County, FL.
Woman Sues, Calls 'American Weed' Cop a Publicity Hound
"After the raid and arrest, Defendant Gerhardt turned over the police videotapes to National Geographic for its television series, 'American Weed.'
More Racial Profiling Claims in NYC, Marijuana Charges Abound
NYC police are racial profiling blacks and Latinos to "manufacture" marijuana offenses against them, five Bronx residents claim in Federal Court...
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Federal Suit Claims NYPD Trumps Up Possession Charges
A new federal suit against the NYPD filed for five individuals claims that the NYPD charged them with misdemeanors for having marijuana in public view.
Off to the U.S. Supreme Court We Go
Stay tuned for more details on the upcoming appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in ASA v. DEA.
Group Demands Space for Great Atlanta Pot Festival
Organizers of "The Great Atlanta Pot Festival" sued Atlanta, claiming the city violated their civil rights by refusing them a permit to hold their event.
St. Louis Pot-Reform Cop Sues Police Commission
An officer sued the St. Louis Police Commission, claiming it violated his rights by threatening to discipline him for advocating reform of marijuana laws.
Roadie Complains of Pot Smoke on Band Bus
A long-time roadie sued Chris Isaak, claiming the bandleader fired him for protesting the mistreatment of women and the clouds of marijuana smoke on the bus
Punitive Damages OK'd After Cruise Cannabis Strip Search on 17-Year Old Girl
A 17-year-old girl who was strip searched, including a cavity check, on a Carnival cruise ship after dropping what looked like marijuana may seek damages.
7 lbs of Cannabis: World-class Screw-up at Fedex, Mom Says
FedEx delivered 7 lbs. of marijuana to the wrong house, then told the dopers where to go to pick it up, a single mom and her young daughters claim in court.