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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who was prosecuted under a federal law prohibiting habitual drug users from owning guns.
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Who
The Supreme Court and a Texas man
What
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Texas man who was prosecuted under a federal law prohibiting habitual drug users from owning guns.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:18:00 GMT · 19h 1m ago
Where
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Why
The justices found that the federal law’s “unlawful user” provision, as it applied to the man’s regular marijuana use, was inconsistent with the Constitution’s right to bear arms.
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This unanimous Supreme Court decision means the government cannot restrict gun ownership based solely on habitual marijuana use, setting a precedent for federal gun laws and the rights of individuals who use cannabis.
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