Mexico Decriminalization Bill Passes: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
Late last week, both houses of the Mexican Congress approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of drugs.
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Maine: New England’s Marijuana-Friendly State
Cannabis law reforms in Maine move forward
Poll Shows A Majority Of Californians Support Legalized Marijuana
For the first time ever in a statewide Field Poll, a majority of state voters expressed support for legalizing and taxing marijuana. A poll released last week showed 56 percent of Californians support legalization.
Plan For Minimum, Mandatory Drug Sentences Draws Fire
Under Canada's proposed new drug laws, an 18-year-old who shares a joint with a 17-year-old friend could end up in jail.
Mexico Senate OKs Bill To Legalize Drug Possession
Mexico's Senate approved a bill on Tuesday decriminalizing possession of small amounts of narcotics for personal use, in order to free resources to fight violent drug cartels.
New Hampshire Senate Supports Medical Marijuana Bill
CONCORD, NH – The Senate voted today, 14-10, in favor of legislation to help cancer patients and others treat debilitating symptoms with small amounts of marijuana with their doctor’s approval.
Justice Department Urges Equalizing Drug Sentences
Justice Department officials this morning endorsed for the first time proposed legislation that would eliminate vast sentencing disparities for possession of powdered versus rock cocaine, an inequality that civil rights groups say has disproportionately affected poor and minority defendants.
Supreme Court of Canada Won’t Hear Appeal of Medical Marijuana Case
The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of a lower court ruling that effectively loosened Ottawa's control over access to medicinal marijuana.
Canadian Justice Minister Says Marijuana ‘Currency’ Used To Import Harder Drugs
Canada's justice minister says people who sell or grow marijuana belong in jail because pot is used as a "currency" to bring harder drugs into the country.
Sentencing Delayed In Medical Marijuana Case
A federal judge says he's inclined to impose less than the required five years on Charles Lynch, who ran a Morro Bay dispensary. Lawyers are given time to file briefs before a June hearing.
