Supreme Court Grants Extension in Landmark Cannabis and Guns Rights Case
In a development that could have far-reaching implications for both cannabis users and gun owners across America, the Supreme Court has granted the government more time to consider whether to appeal a significant ruling on federal gun prohibitions for marijuana consumers.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh approved the extension last week, giving government lawyers until June 5 to determine their next steps in the case known as U.S. v. Baxter.
Federal Judge: Ban on Cannabis Users Owning Firearms Is Unconstitutional
Another appeals court rules that cannabis users can own guns
January 9, 2025
A fifth-curcuit federal appeals court ruled this week that the government can't prosecute someone for owning a gun simply because they use cannabis. The court said this type of prosecution goes against America's historical gun rights and violates the Second Amendment.
The case involved Patrick Daniels Jr., who faced charges for having both cannabis and a firearm. The court said this old law doesn't match up with how gun rights have traditionally been protected in the U.S.