
LEARY V. US (1969): Turn On, Tune In, and Drop Everything You Thought You Knew About Timothy Leary
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Legal Battles and Historical Context of Marijuana
This chapter examines Section 2H of the Narcotic Drugs and Import and Export Act and its implications for marijuana importation, featuring Timothy Leary's pivotal testimony. It provides a historical overview of the 1937 legislation, the interests behind it, and the resulting legal complexities regarding marijuana possession. Additionally, the chapter discusses the societal perceptions of drug use in the 1960s and the impact of these views on legislation and individual rights.
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