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Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota. However, it is still illegal under federal law and legal experts say the distinction is important for immigrants who are not yet U.S. citizens. Julia Decker, policy director…

Marijuana is legal in Minnesota, but legal experts urge caution for immigrants.

Recreational marijuana became legal in Minnesota for adults 21 and older on August 1, but Minnesotans without citizenship or immigration documentation still face risks. People in Minnesota, the 23rd state to legalize cannabis, can possess 2 ounces or less of…

For immigrants, even legal marijuana use can result in deportation

In late December 2017, Lisa Kum received a call from her husband, Sothy. Sothy told Lisa to pick him up in Chicago because he was about to be released after three months of detention by immigration authorities on a marijuana-related…