A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled against the government’s ban on gun ownership for individuals who consume marijuana, declaring it unconstitutional for two defendants involved in a recent case. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. dismissed cannabis-related charges against David Worster and Alexzandria Carl, noting that the federal government’s sweeping prohibition lacks historical precedent consistent with the Second Amendment’s protections on gun ownership.
This ruling comes amidst a growing consensus among various federal courts questioning the legality of § 922(g)(3), which prohibits gun possession for unlawful drug users. The case highlights a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over the intersection of gun rights and state-compliant cannabis use, with potential implications for numerous individuals affected by this law across the nation.
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