Pubdate: Fri, 04 Aug 2000
Source: San Diego Union Tribune (CA)
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MEDICINAL MARIJUANA STILL OPPOSED

The Department of Justice yesterday pledged to continue resisting 
California's voter-approved medical marijuana law, arguing the government 
has the right to penalize doctors who recommend cannabis by revoking their 
licenses to dispense medication.

Justice Department lawyers argued their position in U.S. District Court 
here during the final stage of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil 
Liberties Union, which contends the government's position violates doctors' 
free speech rights, and because many doctors resist recommending pot for 
fear of losing the federal right to prescribe medication.

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