Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has yet again led a successful crusade, along with ACLU Drug Law Reform Project, to defend the patients’ interest in fighting San Diego’s appeal to the State Supreme Court. The California Supreme Court chose not to review a marijuana case that will require all counties to implement the state identification program. The courts have basically found that the ID card program and state law remained valid and does not violate the state constitution. The medical marijuana card program now has to be implemented by all counties in California.

Joe Elford, Chief Counsel of Americans for Safe Access, has said:. “The courts have made clear that federal law does not preempt state law relating to medical marijuana and that local officials must comply with California’s medical marijuana laws.” The Court of Appeals has maintained that state law is not in conflict with the federal Controlled Substances Act.

Sometimes it truly feels like everything related to our cause is an uphill battle. The unceasing efforts of organizations such as Americans for Safe Access slowly, but surely, will turn the tide. ASA is doing so much for us. It’s only right that we donate as much as we can so that they can continue to fund their legal cases and other endeavors on our behalf.

Keep up the good work, ASA!