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Besides California, 10 states have legalized medical marijuana since 1996. Nonetheless, federal drug busters have waged an eight-year battle against medipot, closing down cannabis clubs and prosecuting users. The case now before the Justices, Ashcroft v. Raich, involves two California women with chronic ailments. State lawyers contend the feds have no say over the women's pot use, since no money changed hands and the drug didn't cross state lines. For a court that has expanded states' rights, often to the dismay of liberals, the case is tricky. "Federalism isn't just for conservatives," says Boston University...
Perhaps that’s because of her loyalty to the politically polarizing Ashcroft and even more polarizing President Bush. Lee avoids commentary and recites facts when asked about the controversial USA Patriot Act and anti-terrorism efforts...
...that I am fully supportive of the Department of Justice’s policies thus far,” Lee says in an interview one day before Ashcroft’s resignation was made public. “It is hugely noble and inspiring that an individual like John Ashcroft perseveres to hold that responsibility...
...Ashcroft will soon step out the door. But in the office it’s the usual day-to-day grind: planning meetings for the ministers of justice from seven other countries, writing a report on intellectual property covering everything from downloaded tunes to designer purses. She sometimes works late into the night and on weekends, but she doesn’t resent it, she says. “The honeymoon period lasted long...
...departing letter, Ashcroft wrote that “the Department of Justice would be well served by new leadership.” We wholeheartedly agree...