Story highlights Last spring, the Supreme Court asked for the administration's views on legal pot in Colorado

The Obama administration is advising the Supreme Court to stay out of the dispute

Washington (CNN) The Obama administration is advising the Supreme Court to stay out of a dispute concerning legalized marijuana in Colorado, in a case brought by neighboring states.

In a brief filed with the Court on Wednesday night, Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli argues in part that the case is not properly before the Court.

The case highlights the tension between a state -- Colorado -- that has chosen to legalize marijuana, and others, such as Nebraska and Oklahoma, who say they are having difficulties protecting their borders from the increased flow of the drug.

Last spring, the Supreme Court asked for the administration's views as the justices decide whether to take up the case.

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