Prohibition: Maybe It Will Work This Time?

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Spice, Bath Salts, and 2-C's, Oh My!

              Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration published this press release commending Congress on passing an amendment to the the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act that bans a host of chemical compounds. … more


DEA forgets about UCSD student in custody for 5 days without food or water

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Demand a human rights investigation into DEA torture of Daniel Chong

Daniel Chong, a 23 year old University of California San Diego student, was detained by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and then left for dead for five days without food or water. On April 21, Daniel was smoking marijuana with … more


LEAP Tells the DEA What’s Up About Marijuana Scheduling

LEAP Tells the DEA What's Up About Marijuana Scheduling

Last week the American Medical Association (AMA) announced its support of removing marijuana from Schedule I status. The AMA has refused to budge on this for a long time now, and opponents of marijuana law reform often cite the organization’s stance in … more


Is it Over Yet?

More Raids in California

The DEA has continued to raid medical marijuana dispensaries in California since President Obama took office. We know Obama has stated the he does not support using justice department resources to undermine state law on this issue. Yet the DEA … more