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Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for cannabis users to have guns
By Lindsay Whitehurst at San Antonio Current
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a firearm, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring gu...
Key takeaway Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a firearm, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
In Alamo Heights , this Supreme Court ruling may have implications for local gun owners who also use cannabis. With the court's unanimous decision, residents who use marijuana for medical or recreational purposes will no longer be barred from owning firearms under federal law. This could lead to an increase in gun ownership among cannabis users in the community, potentially affecting public safety discussions in the area. As the city considers its own public safety policies, the ruling may influence how local law enforcement interacts with gun-owning cannabis users. Additionally, the decision may also impact how Alamo Heights businesses, such as gun stores and dispensaries, operate and advise their customers on federal and state laws regarding gun ownership and cannabis use. The ruling's effects on the community will likely be closely watched by local officials and residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a firearm, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. The justices, in a unanimous decision, sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring gu...
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