The Michigan Supreme Court last week ruled that state courts cannot solely cite federal law as a reason to ban cannabis use in probation sentences, the Detroit Free Press reports. In People v. Hess, the Supreme Court unanimously found that lower courts had erroneously cited federal law when deciding it was legal to ban cannabis use for people […]
Although cannabis acceptance is rising in many states, its use and possession is still illegal under federal law under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Activists are still working to change federal policy to reflect the voters in many states who have approved social use. Explore news below about the decriminalization effort from patients, politicians, and businesses on the federal level:
