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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 34 MIN

Interview: Adeel Bashir Breaks Down US v. Hemani | Guns and Ganja Fed Felony Trap

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United States v. Hemani reaches far beyond marijuana policy. This case forces the Supreme Court to answer a fundamental question: Can the government strip Second Amendment rights without clearly defining who loses them?Adeel Bashir joins The High Court Report to break down this high-stakes case. Adeel works as Federal Public and Community Defenders Sentencing Resource Counsel and defended numerous clients charged under this exact statute.Adeel explains the case from each angle then widens the lens. Controlled substances under federal law include Adderall, Xanax, cough medicine, and supplements common in gyms across America. Millions of Americans could fall within the statute's reach without ever knowing it.But the stakes cut both directions. The government argues that courts should defer to congressional judgment about which groups pose risks; a principle that, if accepted, preserves legislative flexibility to address evolving public safety concerns. Adeel walks through Congress' power to classify conduct as dangerous while noting that other prohibited-person categories may face similar challenges.Something must give. The Court's reasoning here will define Second Amendment battles for years. You don't want to miss this episode.Oral arguments take place Monday, March 2nd. To learn more about the case, check out The High Court Report case preview: Here.Connect with Adeel Bashir on LinkedIn: Here.

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