September 10, 2025

Judge Blasts NYC For Unconstitutional Searches Of Legal Hemp Shops

 Judge Blasts NYC For Unconstitutional Searches Of Legal Hemp Shops

New York has been battling unlicensed cannabis shops, but heavy-handed tactics were also used in raids of legal shops. A judge just stopped the warrantless searches.

A legal cannabis dispensary in the East Village. A New York judge ordered state authorities to cease … [+] warrantless raids on similar licensed stores.
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When the state of New York le…