An Eastern Washington family of five--the "Kettle Falls Five"--currently faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison for growing 70 marijuana plants. An upcoming federal trial will determine their fates and set a precedent. It's an injustice that this family has to go to court over this issue--and may spend time behind bars. This petition seeks to end all injustices like this and prevent the federal government from invading medical marijuana patients' rights.

Polls show that supermajorities of American voters support medical marijuana and letting states implement their own laws on this issue without harassment from the federal government. The U.S. House will soon vote on whether to prevent the DEA from continuing to interfere with patients' access to medical marijuana in states where it's legal. Please do the right thing and vote YES for this sensible amendment to the Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill. Doctors should be able to recommend marijuana to seriously ill patients in accordance with state laws without federal law enforcement standing in the way.