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Medical Marijuana Advocacy Groups Call For Protest Today
Marie McCain | The Desert Sun | 06/26/06

Supporters of patients who use marijuana for medicinal purposes plan a protest today outside the office of U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, officials said.

The Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project and the American Harm Reduction Association, according to a news release issued by the groups, stated the protest will begin at 10 a.m.

The groups are “concerned that Rep. Bono will be voting against an amendment, that if passed, would help end the dichotomy between state and federal law” governing medical marijuana usage.

Since 1996, California law has allowed use of medical marijuana by approved patients. However, a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last year made such a practice illegal under federal law.

Locally, at least one medical marijuana dispensary has been investigated by federal authorities in relation to federal drug trafficking charges, but no arrests have been made.

A representative from the Palm Springs Republican’s office was not immediately available for comment early today.

The protest is expected to last about 30 minutes in front of Bono’s office, 707 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.

Following the gathering, advocates plan to present the representative with a written letter asking her to meet with them and vote in favor of the proposal.

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