In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that marijuana use, in and of itself, does not justify prohibiting individuals from owning firearms. The 9-0 decision marks a significant victory for gun rights advocates and a setback for those who have long argued that pot smokers pose a threat to public safety. The ruling is seen as a major expansion of Second Amendment protections, which have been the subject of intense debate in recent years. As the nation continues to grapple with the complexities of cannabis legalization, this decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for gun laws and individual freedoms.
Supreme Court decides 9-0 that marijuana use per se fails to support firearm prohibition.
