A Supreme Court case over whether marijuana users can own guns is creating unusual alliances

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By LINDSAY WHITEHURSTFebruary 28, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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The Supreme Court is hearing a case concerning a federal law that prohibits regular marijuana users from owning guns. This case has created unusual alliances, with the Trump administration and gun-control groups supporting the restriction, while the NRA and ACLU are challenging it. The central issue is whether the law violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutionally vague. Lower courts have been divided on the matter since a 2022 Supreme Court decision expanded gun rights. The Justice Department is seeking to revive a case against a Texas man charged with a felony for possessing a gun while admitting to regular marijuana use. The outcome could have broader implications for gun ownership among users of other illegal substances, as cannabis remains federally illegal despite varying state laws.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Texas 40% Federal Bureau of Investigation 40% Justice Department 50% Cecillia Wang 60% Republican Party 60% Everytown for Gun Safety 60% Ali Danial Hemani 60% Donald Trump ×270% National Rifle Association 70% Washington, D.C. 70% American Civil Liberties Union ×270% Supreme Court ×490%

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