Demonstrators march for the legalization of marijuana outside of the White House in Washington, Saturday April 2 2016, During the march they demanded Obama use his authority to stop marijuana arrest and pardon offenders. (AP Photo/Luis Magana)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Activists smoked
marijuana outside the White House to send their message that the drug
shouldn't be considered dangerous.
Protesters planned to display a
51-foot-long inflatable "joint" at Saturday's demonstration. However,
protest organizer Adam Eidinger said the Secret Service wouldn't allow
it, citing security concerns.
Possession of up to 2
ounces of pot is legal in the nation's capital, but smoking in public is
illegal.
However, U.S. Park Police Sgt. Anna Rose says her agency made no arrests. Eidinger said police "were very respectful."
However, U.S. Park Police Sgt. Anna Rose says her agency made no arrests. Eidinger said police "were very respectful."
Protest
organizers say President Barack Obama should remove pot from the list
of Schedule 1 controlled substances, which includes heroin and other
addictive drugs.
Obama has maintained that pot advocates should try to lobby Congress to pass a bill reclassifying the drug.
Obama has maintained that pot advocates should try to lobby Congress to pass a bill reclassifying the drug.
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