Supreme Court Rules Federal Ban on Firearm Possession by Marijuana Users Violates Second Amendment

The Supreme Court ruled that a federal law prohibiting marijuana users from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment.This unanimous decision favors Ali Danial Hemani, a Texas resident who faced prosecution under the 1968 Gun Control Act.The Trump administration unsuccessfully defended the policy by arguing that drug users present a clear danger to society.Supporters including the NRA and the ACLU praised the ruling for curbing federal overreach regarding individual rights.
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