SCOTUS Seems Skeptical of the Federal Ban on Gun Possession by Cannabis Consumers
Reason Magazine • 3/2/2026 – 3/3/2026
Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) appeared skeptical regarding the federal ban on gun possession by cannabis consumers. Most justices expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's argument that the law is constitutional as it applies to a Texas marijuana user.
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