Supreme Court Rules on Gun Law Related to Marijuana Use

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on June 18, 2026, that the federal government unconstitutionally applied a gun restriction law to a Texas man, Ali Hemani, who used marijuana. The ruling narrows the application of a federal statute prohibiting firearm possession by unlawful users of controlled substances, which was also used in the prosecution of Hunter Biden. Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the majority, stated that the ruling does not eliminate the government's ability to disarm individuals who are dangerous or under the influence. The Court emphasized that the historical laws referenced by the government targeted different individuals and circumstances than those covered by the modern statute. The ruling noted that prosecutors did not allege Hemani was addicted to marijuana or posed a threat to himself or others. The decision has been praised by Second Amendment advocates, highlighting its significance in the context of firearm regulations.