The Supreme Court ruled Monday that the federal government can prosecute the sick for the medical use of marijuana, even in states where it is legal. In a 6-3 ruling, the court agreed with the Bush administration that the regulation of controlled substances, including marijuana, is the province of Congress without exception. [includes rush transcript]Justice John Paul Stevens wrote for the majority “If there is any conflict between federal and state law, federal law shall prevail.”
Interviews with Ed Rosenthal and Angel Raich.
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