Supreme Court sides with Texas man who challenged law barring drug users from having guns - CBS News
The Supreme Court ruled that federal law cannot automatically bar individuals from owning firearms solely based on occasional marijuana use. The court emphasized that the government failed to prove such users are inherently dangerous, though the ruling does not apply to those who are currently intoxicated or convicted felons.
Why it matters
This decision limits federal authority to restrict Second Amendment rights based on drug use, potentially impacting future gun control legislation and legal precedents.
Washington - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
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