The issue focused on government enforcement of private civil rights law. Law enforcement officials who enforce federal laws (as well as regulations) have legal authority to stop and search anyone they believe is carrying illegal weapons. But when it comes to criminal justice issues, such laws are intended to protect public safety. That's why gun rights advocates say these laws should be expanded to include medical marijuana users.

Reeves said that patients with legitimate medical conditions would not be breaking the law by using medical marijuana. In fact, she