Attorney General Defends Medical Pot Crackdown
Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday defended the Justice Department's pursuit of medical marijuana growers and dispensers, saying they "took advantage" of state medical marijuana laws.
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Issa Subpoenas Holder on Fast and Furious
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) announced Wednesday that he has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Eric Holder for Justice Department documents related to the failed “Fast and Furious” gun-running operation.
Reps. Frank, Polis Urge DOJ to Leave Medical Marijuana to States
Reps. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Jared Polis (D-Colo.) are urging the Obama administration this week to reiterate earlier vows to leave the enforcement of medical marijuana laws up to states.
Feds Could Move Against California’s Pot Boom
As soon as today, Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to release a letter clarifying the Justice Department’s policy toward the 15 states that have approved medical marijuana laws.
ACLU to Holder: Tell Feds to Back off Medical Pot
Citing recent action in Washington state and elsewhere, The American Civil Liberties Union is urging Attorney General Eric Holder to re-emphasize that his federal prosecutors will not go after medical marijuana patients who comply with state law.
Marijuana Legalization Supporters Fire Back at Attorney General Holder
CANNABIS CULTURE - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder declared war on marijuana legalization in California on Friday by promising to "vigorously enforce" Federal drug laws if Proposition 19 passes. Now, supporters of drug law reform are firing back.
Holder Says U.S. Would Enforce Ban on Pot in California
The Department of Justice says it intends to prosecute marijuana laws in California aggressively even if state voters approve an initiative on the Nov. 2 ballot to legalize the drug.
