Group plans to sue Colorado over marijuana legalization

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An organization opposed to the legalization of marijuana in Colorado is expected to file a federal lawsuit Thursday, alleging that officials in Colorado are violating federal law.

The Washington, D.C.-based Safe Streets Alliance said in an online statement that it "is asking the federal courts to order Colorado officials to comply with federal law and stop issuing state licenses to deal illegal drugs." Reuters reports that the group is calling "for testimony from individuals who feel that they, their relatives, properties, or businesses have been hurt by the marijuana industry," and said that "federal racketeering laws give plaintiffs injured by a commercial drug conspiracy the right to an injunction, treble damages, and attorney's fees."

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.