Immigrants Find Hurdles, Not Protection In Pot Legalization
Because the federal government's seemingly obsessed with marijuana, and noncitizens are under the jurisdiction of the federal government, immigrants can't avail themselves of the benefits of legalization. Quite the opposite: Any type of conduct involving marijuana — even one that is legal under state law — can threaten immigrants' future in the United States, legal experts say.
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