ASA protests in MI and NV Paul Marini | January 15, 2011 Medical cannabis patients in Michigan are upset that the US Department of Justice wants the state to turn over the names of legal medical cannabis patients in that state. This latest escalation in federal interference and intimidation brought protesters out... Read more
New Colorado Medical Marijuana Regulations Disregard Patient Privacy Paul Marini | January 15, 2011 Americans for Safe Access (ASA) filed a letter Friday, commenting on the proposed rulemaking (or regulations) for amendments to Colorado’s medical marijuana law. The State Licensing Authority of the Colorado Department of Revenue, Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division is currently accepting... Read more
Momentum in Massachusetts Paul Marini | January 14, 2011 Guest blog by MMPA Organizer Matt Allen - In Massachusetts, optimism and ambition are high among medical marijuana advocates as the new legislative session is starting up. Turnout at our stakeholder's meeting November (facilitated by ASA Executive Director Steph Shrer)... Read more
It IS a Chronic Problem Paul Marini | January 07, 2011 On September 8, 2010, several search warrants were executed at dispensaries across Las Vegas. Federal agents, assisted by local law enforcement, seized medicine, cash, and closed these dispensaries, proving that the Obama Administration AND the Department of Justice are not... Read more
Happy New Year! Paul Marini | December 31, 2010 Happy New Year from Americans for Safe Access (ASA)!We look forward to working with all of our members and friends to promote safe and affordable access for every patient in 2011. Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment. Read more
Aggressive Police Actions Taken Against SLO Medical Marijuana Delivery Services Paul Marini | December 30, 2010 A Narcotics Task Force (NTF) made up of local and state law enforcement agencies aggressively raided 5 collectively-run San Luis Obispo County medical marijuana delivery services on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week, arresting at least 13 people on felony... Read more
Happy Holidays from ASA! Paul Marini | December 24, 2010 Americans for Safe Access (ASA) wishes all of our members and friends a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season! What better way to share the holiday spirit than gifts that promote safe access? Giving ASA gear to your family and... Read more
LA Court Rejects Strict Dispensary Ordinance, Officials Respond with Greater Restrictions Paul Marini | December 22, 2010 On December 10th, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Anthony J. Mohr ruled in the case Americans for Safe Access v. City of Los Angeles, which involves more than 100 plaintiffs, that the city's medical marijuana dispensary ordinance was too restrictive.... Read more
San Diego Dispensary Operator Sentenced, Advocates Vow to Appeal Paul Marini | December 17, 2010 On Wednesday, San Diego Superior Court Judge Howard H. Shore told a crowded courtroom of patient advocates:“Medical marijuana is a scam.”[caption id="attachment_1101" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="Jovan Jackson (right) and attorney Lance Rogers at Jackson's sentencing"][/caption]During his vitriolic rants, Judge Shore found... Read more
With Great Hope Paul Marini | December 13, 2010 Another year is winding down and our movement has added more amazing victories to our impressive list. From taking down anti-medical marijuana AG candidate Steve Cooley to passing access regulations in Washington DC, ASA has shown the power of grassroots... Read more