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Supreme Court rules on gun ownership for drug users
The Supreme Court addressed the legality of a federal law prohibiting gun ownership for certain drug users. The ruling came in response to a case involving a Texas man. (sources: cbsnews, nytimes, npr, nbcnews)
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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the prosecution of a Texas man for possessing a firearm while using marijuana was an overreach and violated his Second Amendment rights.
- The ruling challenges the interpretation of a federal law that bars drug users from owning firearms.
- The case involved a Texas man who admitted to occasional marijuana use.
- The Supreme Court's decision was unanimous.
Why it matters
This ruling may impact the enforcement of gun ownership laws related to drug use.
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