US capital legalises marijuana

The District of Columbia has defied threats from Congress and moved forward with legalising possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative.

US capital legalises marijuana

The District of Columbia has defied threats from Congress and moved forward with legalising possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative.

Despite last-minute manoeuvres by Republican leaders in Congress and threats that city leaders could face prison time, DC mayor Muriel Bowser said the city was implementing marijuana legalisation as approved by voters. The new law took effect at 12.01am local time.

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