White House Spokesman Nick Shapiro reacted to new Drug Enforcement Administration raids at medical cannabis collectives in California shortly after the innauguration, saying he expects President Obama to end that policy when a new DEA Administrator is seated.

“The president believes that federal resources should not be used to circumvent state laws, and as he continues to appoint senior leadership to fill out the ranks of the federal government, he expects them to review their policies with that in mind," Shapiro said. The statement puts the Department of Justice and the DEA on notice of a change in federal policy, and indicates that continued raids may not be tolerated.

"Americans for Safe Access acknowledges President Obama's continued pledge to end federal interference with state medical marijuana laws," said Caren Woodson, Director of Government Affairs. “We look forward to working with the President and his Administration to enact long-term policies that support safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research."