Supreme Court rules drug users can legally own firearms under Second Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of Texas marijuana user Ali Danial Hemani, who sought to own a gun despite drug use. The justices concluded that the law barring firearm possession for drug users violates the Second Amendment. This decision contrasts with efforts by the Trump administration to defend the 1968 law governing gun restrictions.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 14:22 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 14:30 UTC
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