Supreme Court of the United States

Gonzales v. Raich — O'Connor, J., Dissenting

June 6, 2005545 U.S. 1

Summary

Justice O'Connor dissents, arguing the majority's application of the Commerce Clause to intrastate medical marijuana cultivation exceeds Congress's authority under Lopez and Morrison. She contends the regulation lacks a substantial effect on interstate commerce and undermines state sovereignty. Justice Thomas dissents separately, and Justice Scalia concurred in the judgment.