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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 2 MIN

Supreme Court Limits Gun Seizures for Marijuana Users

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The Supreme Court just struck down the government’s power to automatically seize guns from occasional marijuana users, in a landmark ruling rooted in Second Amendment history. In a case involving Texas resident Ali Hemani, the court ruled that mere marijuana use isn’t enough to justify disarming someone — forcing the government to prove actual danger, not just habit. This decision builds on last year’s major gun rights ruling, rejecting broad assumptions that regular users are inherently dangerous — especially as federal and state policies shift. While the ruling doesn’t apply to addicts or those currently high, it’s a major win for millions of legal users nationwide. The Justice Department estimates hundreds are prosecuted annually under this law — including Hunter Biden, though he was later pardoned. The court’s message is clear: you can’t just label a group as dangerous without evidence — especially when your own policies contradict that claim. Automatic gun bans based on occasional use are now officially off the table. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/204bdfea7cde1395

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