Rastafari Cannabis Sanctuary Sues Madison, M-P-D

The city of Madison and its police department are accused of violating the First Amendment rights of a group calling itself Lion of Judah.  Members say the Religious Freedom Restoration Act makes it legal for members to use marijuana as part of a religious practice.  The sanctuary has filed a federal lawsuit.  The Madison city attorney’s office says there is no documentation to support Lion of Judah’s claim it is a church — and, even if it is a church, marijuana use is still illegal in Wisconsin.