From NEWSMAX / AP:
… The suit asks a federal judge to rule on whether strict compliance with the Arizona law provides protection from federal prosecution or whether the Arizona measure is pre-empted by federal law.
The state law approved by voters in November, like those in other states, decriminalizes distribution, possession and use of marijuana for medical purposes under specified circumstances…
“We have no intention of targeting or going after people who are implementing or who are in compliance with state law,” Burke told the newspaper. “But at the same time, they can’t be under the impression that they have immunity, amnesty or safe haven.”
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EDITOR: “Eight in 10 Americans support legalizing marijuana for medical use and nearly half favor decriminalizing the drug more generally, both far higher than a decade ago.” ABC News January 18, 2010
