Reverend Heidi Grossman-Lepp is a pioneering advocate for religious freedom and cannabis rights whose work has reshaped the landscape of entheogenic spirituality and civil liberties across the United States. As the founder of Sugarleaf Church in 2014, she has established over 365 legal cannabis collectives and 160 churches across California, creating spaces for spiritual healing, community empowerment, and the protection of sacramental practices.

Reverend Grossman-Lepp’s remarkable legal and advocacy career includes serving as an expert witness, defense strategist, and case evaluator in 28 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) cases in states where cannabis remains illegal. Her unparalleled success in winning all the cases, despite operating in some of the most legally hostile environments, has solidified her reputation as one of the most effective legal advocates in the field—often surpassing the achievements of seasoned attorneys and paralegals.

Her journey has not been without immense challenges. Reverend Grossman-Lepp has endured over 22 law enforcement raids, including the seizure of more than 30,000 pounds of Sacramental Cannabis. In 2017, she faced 28 felony charges aimed at dismantling her work, but she successfully defended herself, revealing systemic corruption and costing the state millions in litigation. Her advocacy exposed the extent of government overreach and the lengths to which authorities would go to suppress religious and civil liberties.

The passage of Proposition 64 in California, which promised to regulate and legalize cannabis, instead devastated the grassroots pioneers who built the industry. Small farmers were displaced, collectives were dismantled, and the legal framework was weaponized against those who had laid the foundation for the cannabis movement. Reverend Grossman-Lepp has been at the forefront of this battle, standing against the exploitation and marginalization of the very communities that created this industry.

Her mission extends beyond legal victories to encompass the broader fight for systemic justice, the restoration of nature’s sacred gifts to humanity, and the protection of spiritual practices from government interference. Reverend Grossman-Lepp continues to inspire with her unwavering commitment to civil rights, religious freedom, and the belief that healing plants and fungi are divine gifts meant for the people—not to be controlled by unjust systems.

Her work not only challenges the status quo but also lights a path forward for those seeking justice, equality, and spiritual empowerment in the face of systemic oppression. Reverend Heidi Grossman-Lepp stands as a testament to the resilience of truth and the enduring power of advocacy.

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