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Congress Introduces HR 2835, The Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act

Paul Marini | June 12, 2009

Washington, D.C. -- In another effort to change federal policy on medical marijuana, Congressional Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced the "Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act," HR 2835, late yesterday. The bill, which was co-sponsored by 13 bipartisan Members of Congress...

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Medical Marijuana Provider Sentenced to One Year in Prison

Paul Marini | June 11, 2009

Los Angeles, CA -- A medical marijuana dispensary operator whose federal case has gained considerable attention in the media was sentenced today to one year in prison and four years of supervised release. Charles C. Lynch was convicted in 2008...

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Federal Judge Suggests Leniency for Medical Marijuana Sentencing

Paul Marini | June 10, 2009

Los Angeles, CA -- The Justice Department is seeking a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years for state and locally sanctioned medical marijuana provider Charles C. Lynch, despite statements of a new policy and no evidence of state law violations....

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June 2009 Activist Newsletter

Paul Marini | June 09, 2009

Volume 4, Issue 6

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California Medical Marijuana Bill Calls for End to Federal Interference

Paul Marini | June 09, 2009

Sacramento, CA -- State Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) introduced a joint resolution late yesterday that urges the federal government to end medical marijuana raids in California and to "create a comprehensive federal medical marijuana policy that ensures safe and...

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Medical Marijuana Distribution Bill Passes Both Rhode Island Houses

Paul Marini | May 20, 2009

Providence, RI -- The Rhode Island House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H5359 today by a vote of 63-5, paving the way for three state-licensed, non-profit Compassion Centers that can "acquire, possess, cultivate, manufacture, deliver, transfer, transport, supply, or dispense marijuana...to...

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U.S. Supreme Court Affirms California's Medical Marijuana Law

Paul Marini | May 18, 2009

Washington, D.C. -- Medical marijuana advocates celebrated today as the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a landmark case brought by San Diego County. Advocates assert that the High Court's decision removes one of the final obstacles to full implementation...

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May 2009 Activist Newsletter

Paul Marini | May 04, 2009

Volume 4, Issue 5

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DOJ: Policy Statements on Medical Marijuana Don't Affect Federal Sentencing

Paul Marini | April 21, 2009

Los Angeles, CA -- Legal counsel for the advocacy organization Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will appear on behalf of Charles C. Lynch at his federal sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 23rd to challenge the federal government's claim of state...

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Federal Position on Medical Marijuana Put Before Ninth Circuit

Paul Marini | April 10, 2009

San Francisco, CA -- Medical marijuana advocates will get to argue before the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, April 14th, the right to challenge an outdated position held by the federal government: "marijuana has no currently accepted...

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