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The U.S. house passed a bill on April 1 to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level after Democrats made the case for allowing states to set their own pot policies. 

The bill is expected to be shut down by the Senate, but last week’s approval gave lawmakers the chance to voice their stance on decriminalization. That push appears to have broad support with voters across partisan lines all over the country. Here in Minnesota, medical marijuana is legal, but that Federal law banning it has been an issue for some who have a medical cannabis card but live on federal property. 

Sahan Journal reporter Joey Peters explored this issue in depth

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A Minnetonka resident is strictly prohibited from using prescribed cannabis in her Section 8 apartment. Now she vapes in her car — and fears becoming another Black woman criminalized for marijuana.

A Minnetonka resident is strictly prohibited from using prescribed cannabis in her Section 8 apartment. Now she vapes in her car—and fears becoming another Black woman criminalized for marijuana.

Federal drug laws criminalize medical marijuana use in Section 8 housing. How can Minnesota medical cannabis users resolve this Catch-22?

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