Several Supreme Court Justices Express Skepticism Over Governments’ Categorical Gun Ban for Cannabis Consumers

March 2, 2026

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A small glass jar of legal cannabis flower sits on a table next to a black handgunA small glass jar of legal cannabis flower sits on a table next to a black handgun“Based on the questions presented, I believe a majority of the Court recognizes that the government may not categorically disarm responsible adults solely because they use cannabis, absent any showing of habitual use and dangerousness. The Second Amendment protects individuals, not status-based classifications, and the historical tradition the Court requires does not support such a blanket prohibition.“

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“Based on the questions presented, I believe a majority of the Court recognizes that the government may not categorically disarm responsible adults solely because they use cannabis, absent any showing of habitual use and dangerousness. The Second Amendment protects individuals, not status-based classifications, and the historical tradition the Court requires does not support such a blanket prohibition.“
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