Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana ban may no longer be necessary

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Justice Clarence Thomas on Monday said federal bans on marijuana may no longer be necessary.

Given the number of states that have become more permissive on the drug and the government’s relaxed attitude toward its regulations, Thomas contended current laws no longer make sense.

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