Kharla Vezzetti Nov, 7, 2011 – NORML attorneys notified the federal government today that they were filing suit against the crackdown on medical marijuana in all four federal court districts of California. The lawsuit cites multiple constitutional arguments and seeks an immediate TRO or injunction against the DOJ in federal court. -DG See a copy of the …
California NORML Press Release – Nov 7, 2011 Prop. 215 supporters from around the state will be protesting the federal government’s attack on medical marijuana at the U.S. Courthouse in Sacramento, 501 I Street, this Wednesday, Nov. 9th at noon. The protest is sponsored by a coalition of organizations including California NORML. This week marks …
A protest sign at the Sacramento Federal Building asks, “Will he honor what he said about Medical Marijuana in his election campaign?” Answer: NOPE! (PHOTO: Ron Mullins, SacPatients) California NORML Press Release – Oct 24, 2011 Supporters of California’s medical marijuana laws will be protesting the Department of Justice’s crackdown on dispensaries and providers when …
– California NORML Press Release 10/20/11 Statement by Dale Gieringer: It is now 15 years since Californians approved Prop 215. It is a disgrace that the federal government has not done one thing to recognize American’s right to use marijuana as medicine in this time. Instead, it has reacted with harassment, threats, arrests, raids, and …
UPDATE August 2012 – The Pack decision has been invalidated by the California Supreme Court, which declined to give it a hearing without ruling on the merits of the case. Although Pack is no longer legal precedent, the question of federal preemption is not clearly settled, and could be resurrected in future court cases. Oct …
Flood the White House Hot Line – Tell Obama to stop wasting federal enforcement resources on medical marijuana. Phone 202-456-1111 Tues Oct 11th (6am – 2pm PDT) Vent you opinion after the holiday weekend ; if you can’t get through Tuesday Oct 11, keep calling! Let’s make sure that marijuana is the number one thing …
California NORML Press Release – Oct 7, 2011 SACRAMENTO – Medical marijuana supporters are rallying to protest the Obama administration’s crackdown on medical cannabis dispensaries outside a press conference by U.S. Attorneys at the Sacramento Federal Court House this Friday, Oct. 7th from 10 AM to 1 PM. US Attorneys in California have begun sending letters to landlords …
RALLY AGAINST DOJ CRACKDOWN ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA – SACTO FEDERAL COURTHOUSE, Friday Oct. 7, 11 am – 3pm Cal NORML Release – Oct 5, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO – In yet another attack by the Obama administration on medical marijuana, US Attorneys in California have sent out a series of letters threatening landlords with property forfeiture …
Cal NORML Release – Sep 21, 2011 California NORML and Project CBD release the results of the first “Ring Test” to assess the accuracy of analytical laboratories Mixed findings show strengths and problems among analytic testing services In the winter of 2010/11, California NORML and Project CBD initiated a “Ring Test” to assess the accuracy …
September 21, 2011 – Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed Sen. Correa’s bill SB 847 to ban medical cannabis dispensaries within 600 feet of residential areas. In his veto message, the Gov. noted that he has already signed AB 1300, giving cities and counties authority to regulate dispensaries, and that this bill would go in the …