Child Protective Services in Michigan took 6-month-old, Bree
Green, from her home simply because her mother was a medical marijuana caregiver.
As a medical marijuana caregiver, Maria Green is allowed by law to grow or acquire
marijuana for use by authorized patients. Her husband, Steve Green, uses this
medical marijuana to treat his epilepsy.
According to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, no person can be denied custody for acting in accordance with the act—unless they are a danger to the minor.
It all started with Maria's ex-husband filed a complaint
with CPS regarding the medical marijuana. CPS sprang into action and removed the
child. Ingham County Family Court Referee Rod Porter even upheld the removal
because he said it was dangerous for children to be in a home with marijuana
because it could attract armed robbers.
"By the same logic, the state should take away the
children of parents who reside in high crime areas because they might be put in
danger from criminal elements."
---Kris
Hermes, Americans for Safe Access
