Medical Marijuana: Legal Issues

Please contact your local HIV/AIDS organization for the most current information about medical marijuana and the laws in your state (United States) or country (international).

ACLU Pushes for Medical Marijuana Research in United States (Regularly Updated)
A collection of information, resources and updates.
From American Civil Liberties Union
After Long Fight, Police Commissioner Pledges to Follow Marijuana Law (September 27, 2011)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
No "Softer Stance" on Pot in New Jersey's Proposed Medical Marijuana Law (June 7, 2009)
In The Star-Ledger
Despite Legalization in Michigan, Medical Marijuana Still Faces Opposition (March 20, 2009)
In The Chicago Tribune
Dispensers of Marijuana Find Relief in Policy Shift (March 19, 2009)
In The New York Times
Federal Raids on Medical Marijuana Providers May End in California, Other U.S. States (March 18, 2009)
In The New York Times
In Michigan (and Elsewhere), Legalized Marijuana Has a Catch (December 15, 2008)
Although Michigan is one of at least 10 U.S. states that have legalized medical use of marijuana, there's a small catch: It's still a violation of federal law.
From mlive.com
Medical Marijuana Gets Thumbs Up in Michigan (November 4, 2008)
From mlive.com
"Nothing Happened" (May 9, 2008)
From Drug Law Blog
Advocacy Group Sues Federal Agencies Over Statements About Medical Marijuana, Including Benefits for HIV-Positive People (February 22, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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