The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether federal law can prohibit 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 home, where agents found a firearm, marijuana, and cocaine. Prosecutors initially secured a conviction based on gun possession tied to his drug use, but the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the charge, citing the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which limited enforcement of gun restrictions to cases involving individuals intoxicated while armed. The Department of Justice argues the drug-user restriction is a necessary safeguard against public hazards, while Hemani’s lawyers contend the law threatens millions of Americans with unintended violations. Oral arguments are expected early next year, with a ruling anticipated by summer’s end.
Supreme Court Agrees to Review Law Barring Marijuana Users from Gun Ownership
