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Justices seek U.S. government's views on Colorado marijuana law
Source: Reuters
US | Mon May 4, 2015 11:00am EDT
Justices seek U.S. government's views on Colorado marijuana law
WASHINGTON | BY LAWRENCE HURLEY
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Barack Obama's administration for its views on a lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma against Colorado over its voter-approved law legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults.
The Obama administration has allowed states to experiment with marijuana legalization even though the drug remains illegal under federal law.
The high court's action delays its decision on whether the nine justices will hear the case. There is no deadline for the U.S. Justice Department to respond to the court's request.
In their challenge to Colorado's law, Nebraska and Oklahoma said marijuana is being smuggled across their borders and that drugs threaten the health and safety of children.
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Justices seek U.S. government's views on Colorado marijuana law
WASHINGTON | BY LAWRENCE HURLEY
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday asked President Barack Obama's administration for its views on a lawsuit filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma against Colorado over its voter-approved law legalizing recreational marijuana use by adults.
The Obama administration has allowed states to experiment with marijuana legalization even though the drug remains illegal under federal law.
The high court's action delays its decision on whether the nine justices will hear the case. There is no deadline for the U.S. Justice Department to respond to the court's request.
In their challenge to Colorado's law, Nebraska and Oklahoma said marijuana is being smuggled across their borders and that drugs threaten the health and safety of children.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/04/us-usa-court-marijuana-idUSKBN0NP1CN20150504
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