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THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2002

A religious group based in New Mexico is comparing itself to the Native American Church in seeking an exemption for use of a hallucinogenic tea.

A federal judge earlier this year denied attempts by the O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao do Vegetal, which has roots in Brazil, to skirt the law. But the ruling left open consideration on other issues.

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Brazilian Group Still Seeking To Use Hallucinogenic Tea (AP 5/2)

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