Washington Post, 06 Dec 2012 – On the eve of marijuana becoming legal in Washington state, the Justice Department warned that the drug remains illegal under federal law. On the eve of marijuana becoming legal in Washington state, the Justice Department warned that the possession, growing or use of the drug remains illegal under federal law.

Washington Post, 02 Dec 2012 – Wash. Dismisses Cases, Retrains Police No Guidance From Justice Dept. on Legal Conflicts Adults in Washington state will be able to smoke marijuana legally when it is officially decriminalized Thursday, even though the Justice Department has offered no guidance on the conflict with federal drug laws.