Originally filed last July, the lawsuit argues that cannabis' controlled status violates plaintiffs' constitutional rights as established by the 1st, 5th, 9th, 10th and 14th amendments, pertaining -- among other things -- to their fundamental rights to travel, engage in commerce, and enjoy equal protection under federal law. Nelson Guerrero, co-founder of Cannabis Cultural Association, also commented, "This is not just about cannabis, it's a human rights issue. The federal government argued to keep the right to unequally prosecute Americans of color for cannabis, even though they use cannabis at the same rates of white people." Guerrero noted, "Moving this case forward could mean the de-scheduling of cannabis, ultimately starting the end of global cannabis prohibition in its birthplace: America." Stone's case, to President Trump) suggesting that early cannabis criminalization efforts intentionally sought to disrupt counter-cultural movements.

Source: Forbes February 15, 2018 17:24 UTC