Legal & Policy

Supreme Court skeptical of law banning drug users from possessing firearms

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The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about a federal law that bans individuals who use illegal drugs from possessing firearms, as it may violate the Second Amendment. The case centers on Ali Danial Hemani, whose indictment was thrown out by a lower court due to constitutional concerns over the law's application to regular drug users not under influence at the time of possession. This ruling could lead to stricter scrutiny of federal gun laws and their alignment with constitutional rights.

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