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LEAP leader Neill Franklin delivers letters to the Justice Department. (leap.cc)
LEAP leader Neill Franklin delivers letters to the Justice Department. (leap.cc)

Law Enforcement Call on DOJ to Respect State Marijuana Laws [FEATURE]

Adding to the chorus calling for the Obama administration to "do the right thing" and let Colorado and Washington proceed with legalizing and regulating marijuana, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition delivered a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday.
Is there a better way to deal with Mexican marijuana? (sedena.gob.mx)
Is there a better way to deal with Mexican marijuana? (sedena.gob.mx)

Mexico Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill

A Mexican lawmaker has just introduced a marijuana legalization bill. It's unlikely to pass, but will provide an opportunity for debate on drug policy and is yet another response to last week's legalization victories here in the US.
INCB President Raymond Yans (incb.org)
INCB President Raymond Yans (incb.org)

UN Drug Watchdog "Concerned" with Marijuana Legalization Votes

The International Narcotics Control Board predictably has "grave concerns" about the marijuana legalization victories in the US and urges the US government to ensure that it stays in compliance with international anti-drug treaties.
Boulder County DA Stan Garnett (bouldercounty.da.gov)
Boulder County DA Stan Garnett (bouldercounty.da.gov)

Boulder DA Stops Marijuana Possession Prosecutions

Boulder County DA Stan Garnett has become the first in Colorado to announce he is no longer prosecuting small-time marijuana possession cases. He said he doubted he could find a jury to convict, anyway.
outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)
outgoing Mexican president Calderon with the presidents of Belize, Costa Rica and Honduras (presidencia.gob.mx)

Citing Marijuana Legalization Vote, Latin Leaders Call for Policy Review

Latin American leaders are watching closely as US states begin to move toward marijuana legalization. Now, five of them want the OAS and the UN to talk about it, and what it means for the global prohibition regime.
Incoming Mexican President Pena Nieto will have marijuana on his mind when he meets President Obama later this month (wikimedia)
Incoming Mexican President Pena Nieto will have marijuana on his mind when he meets President Obama later this month (wikimedia)

Mexico Reacts to US Marijuana Legalization Votes

The marijuana legalization votes in Colorado and Washington have Mexican officials wondering just why they're fighting the drug wars.