The issue focused on federal funding for medical marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington. The Justice Department did not respond to questions about how federal funding would be affected.

Some medical marijuana laws have legalized medical use in medical facilities. Colorado legalized medical marijuana for medical purposes in 2010. In March, medical marijuana laws were legalized in Colorado and Washington.

Another federal law recently legalized medical marijuana for medical purposes in Arizona. In April, medical marijuana laws were legalized in Arizona and Washington.

Most medical marijuana laws have