The US Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, June 18, that the federal government can’t restrict the gun rights of casual drug users. The justices ruled unanimously, 9-0, that the government’s invocation of the law banning anyone who is “an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance” from possessing a firearm is unconstitutional.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the ruling was narrow, adding: “We appreciate drugs and guns can sometimes make for a dangerous mix.” This ruling doesn’t invalidate the law across the board, but it will make it more difficult for prosecutors to invoke it, especially when it comes to casual drug use and users of marijuana specifically, which has been legalized in numerous states.
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