Tag: federal_law

San Juan Woman Indicted for Lying to the FBI

21 May 2026 1:31 p.m. · Source: Denver FBI

A San Juan woman, Joely Rodríguez-Villega, 28, faces up to five years in prison after being indicted and arrested for allegedly lying to FBI agents about her whereabouts on March 29, 2024.

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Media Monitor: Federal Marijuana Legality Remains Complex

9 May 2026 9:03 a.m. · Source: USA TODAY

A media outlet reports that despite efforts to loosen restrictions, marijuana remains federally illegal in the U.S., with only limited exceptions, highlighting its ambiguous legal status.

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