Cannabis on Trial: The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment

The Supreme Court is weighing whether the federal gun-ban for unlawful drug users fits with today’s evolving cannabis laws in the Hemani case. Prosecutors argue a long historical tradition justifies disarming drug users, while the defense and groups like the ACLU say the law targets habitual cannabis users and clashes with state reforms. The decision could affect millions of marijuana users and the broader balance between gun rights and drug policy as states continue to liberalize cannabis rules.