October 15, 2003

In Unexpected Move, Justices Let Stand
Ruling On Doctors, Medical Marijuana

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, in a silent rebuff on Tuesday to federal policy on medical marijuana, let stand an appeals court ruling that doctors may not be investigated, threatened or punished by federal regulators for recommending marijuana as a medical treatment for their patients. Advocates of medical marijuana greeted the court's action as a significant and surprising victory. Posted by Editor at October 15, 2003 10:28 AM