Medical Marijuana

ASA ACTION: Rare Ruling Axes Some Rosenthal Charges FEDERAL: New Appeal from Raich Rejected NEW MEXICO: Governor Gets New Measure Passed MARYLAND: ASA Urges Legal Protections for Patients CONNECTICUT: State Bill Debated Again

Wakarusa Music Festival: Volunteers Needed KS Legislature: Meth Offender Registry Update ACLU Forum on Wakarusa Law Enforcement Past Issues Medical Marijuana: Two Federal Court Rulings Medical Marijuana: New Mexico Passes Legislation

AMERICANS FOR SAFE ACCESS MEDIA RELEASE: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Federal Judge Rules Medical Marijuana Patient Vindictively Prosecuted Charges of tax evasion and money laundering against Ed Rosenthal are dismissed

ASA ACTION: Legal Challenge to Cannabis Misinformation FEDERAL: Raids Continue in LA Area MINNESOTA: State Lawmakers Moving Forward NEW MEXICO: Medical Bill Not Dead Yet MARYLAND: Medical Use May Become Legal

[Courtesy of Ed Rosenthal] Dear Friends, This is an update on my case. On March 2nd the judge held a hearing in which he rejected almost all of our motions. He threw out selective prosecution, improper conduct, lying to the Grand Jury, and prosecutorial delay.

RESEARCH: Pain Study Draws Comment MICHIGAN: Flint Voters Pass Measure NEW MEXICO: Bill Passes Two Committees VERMONT: More Conditions may be Covered RHODE ISLAND: Renewal of Medical Law Sought WASHINGTON: Expanded Protections Considered

The field coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining ASA’s field of organizers, and for maintaining communication between the field, ASA staff and ASA campaigns. The position is supervised and accountable to the Chief of Staff. This is a full-time, salaried position based out of ASA's Headquarters in Oakland, CA.

ASA ACTION: Suit Seeks Correct Cannabis Info MICHIGAN: Flint Latest City to Consider Medical Measure SOUTH CAROLINA: State Bill Before Lawmakers VERMONT: Expansion of Medical Exemption in State

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Contact: Paco Fabian or Kate Geller, 202-822-5200 Patients File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government On Medical Cannabis, Demand FDA Correct Misinformation

RESEARCH: Study Proves Medical Efficacy of Cannabis RESEARCH: Judge Says Grow More Cannabis TEXAS: State Again Considers Medical Exemption RHODE ISLAND: State Law May Become Permanent NEW MEXICO: Public Support Strong