Americans for Safe Access is the nation’s largest organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.

Federal Court Hearings on Medical Marijuana Spark Protests in Los Angeles

Re-trial hearing and possible sentencing to occur on 10/6 in Fresno & 11/4 in LA

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October 2008 Activist Newsletter

No Federal Prison for Cannabis Edible Maker; Calif. Job Rights Bill Vetoed, ASA Vows Fight; Patient Gets Cannabis Back from Police, Finally; Congress Questions DEA Medical Cannabis Tactics

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September 2008 Activist Newsletter

Calif. Legislature OKs Job Rights for Patients; Calif. AG Issues Medical Cannabis Guidelines; ASA Forms Alliance with SSDP; ASA Launches Chapter Mentorship Program

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Medical Marijuana Edible Maker to be Sentenced in Federal Court

Sentencing hearing Wednesday 9/3 preceded by a 2pm press conference

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Medical Cannabis Policy Update: Summer '08

Policy updates on Congressional legislation, legal developments, state programs, and new research

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