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.
The case
The case dealt with the Controlled Substances Act and medical marijuana. The question presented to the Court was: Is the Controlled Substances Act a constitutional use of the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution?
Related Topics:
Controlled Substances Act - Medical marijuana - United States Constitution
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | The case |
| ► | Background |
| ► | Litigation |
| ► | Conclusions |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links and references |
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