Dec. 8, 2007, 12:00 a.m.—  House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr., Michigan Democrat, yesterday released a statement about reports that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is threatening private landlords for housing legal medical marijuana facilities.

      “I am deeply concerned about recent reports that the Drug Enforcement Administration is threatening private landlords with asset forfeiture and possible imprisonment if they refuse to evict organizations legally dispensing medical marijuana to suffering patients,” Conyers said.

      He said the Committee has already questioned the DEA about its efforts to undermine California state law on this subject, adding, “We intend to sharply question this specific tactic as part of our oversight efforts.”