Angel Raich is a notable figure in the medical marijuana movement in the United States. She became well-known for her legal battle regarding the use of medical cannabis to treat her severe health conditions, including a brain tumor and other debilitating illnesses. Raich argued that marijuana was essential for her pain management and overall quality of life. In 2002, Raich's case reached the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately ruled in favor of the federal government, stating that it could regulate marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act. Despite this setback, her case highlighted the ongoing debate over medical marijuana and the rights of patients to access it for therapeutic purposes.