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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Supreme Court Says No to Medical Marijuana Challenge

    California voters legalized medical marijuana 13 years ago, but it's still prohibited under federal law.  Because of that conflict, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties have refused to issue identification cards.  Today the US Supreme Court threw out their case, as we hear from Lawrence Hurley, who covers the court for the Los Angeles Daily…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    California voters legalized medical marijuana 13 years ago, but it's still prohibited under federal law. Because of that conflict, San Diego and San Bernardino Counties have refused to issue identification cards. Today the US Supreme Court threw out their case, as we hear from Lawrence Hurley, who covers the court for the Los Angeles Daily Journal.

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