Gonzales v. Raich

Gonzales v. Raich (previously Ashcroft v. Raich) is a case in which the United States Supreme Court ruled on June 5, 2005 that under the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution which allows the United States Congress "To regulate Commerce ... among the several States," Congress may ban the use of marijuana even where states approve its use for medicinal purposes.

Related Topics:
United States Supreme Court - June 5 - 2005 - Commerce Clause - United States Constitution - United States Congress - Marijuana

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John Ashcroft is in the case's name because he was Attorney General when the case was filed. The case was renamed when Alberto Gonzales became Attorney General.

Related Topics:
John Ashcroft - Attorney General - Alberto Gonzales

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