Justice Department Unveils Change in Marijuana Policy
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice provided guidelines to U.S. attorneys in California and 13 other states explaining that they should not prioritize cases against people who use or provide marijuana in compliance with state medical marijuana laws. California voters legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes in 1996.
- "Medical Marijuana Advocates Pleased but Wary of Federal Hands-Off Policy" (Stanton, Sacramento Bee, 10/20).
- "California Medical Pot Community Celebrates Move To Back Off Federal Enforcement" (McLaughlin, San Jose Mercury News, 10/19).
- "Obama Policy Shift on Marijuana Turns Heads" (Simerman, Contra Costa Times, 10/19).
- "Obama and Medical Marijuana" (Krasny, "Forum," KQED, 10/20).