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Why hasn't Eric Holder filed lawsuits against states that have legalized pot?

These states are breaking Federal Law, Yet he quickly filed a lawsuit against Arizona, a state that simply wants to enforce Federal Law.

Update:

@ Mike: Then why do we have the DEA?

Update 2:

@ Chewy: The 0bama administration doesn't have the right to pick and choose what federal laws it wants to enforce. It must be proven in court that it is a violation of the 10th Amendment.

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  • 10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Because the Obama administration has decided not to enforce the federal ban on marijuana. It's a violation of the Tenth Amendment, anyway.

    Unlike drug use policy, immigration policy is assigned to the federal government by the Constitution, which is why suing Arizona is justified.

    Edit: I disagree. If Republican administrations can pick and choose which corporate regulations they choose to enforce, President Obama should be free not to enforce the federal marijuana ban.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    It doesn't say in the Constitution that drug enforcement is a duty of the Federal government, therefore it's a state right.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    sturdy question. If he wins the wholesome against AZ what effect will that have on state and local rules that have been handed granting sanctuary to illegals? What approximately states and localities that legalize pot while there are federal rules banning it? it quite is a can of worms.

  • Tom W
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    He is too busy crushing states who are trying to stop illegal immigration.

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  • Johnny
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    He is too busy rapping the US economy

  • 10 years ago

    10 more states to go before we can put this Madness behind us

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    *cough*... *snort*.. he hehe. bubble bubble bubble..

    .... I don't know bro.. he he he...

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