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		rosnd on Dec 24, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cannabis is legal in most US states but federal la... > By paying taxes they’re essentially admitting to a felony to the US government, which makes them trivially easy to raid. That's not how it works, taxpayers enjoy fifth amendment protections against self incrimination. IRS can't share this information with other LE without a warrant anyway.

ElevenLathe on Dec 24, 2022 [–]

It's also a little beside the point. Dispensaries operate openly. DEA can just Google "weed" and they will get a list of places to raid.

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