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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man's argument centered on the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms.
A recent Supreme Court decision has implications for gun ownership in Texas. The court unanimously ruled in favor of a Texas man who argued that a law prohibiting gun possession for illegal drug users is unconstitutional. The man's argument centered on the Second Amendment, which guarantees the right to bear arms.
The Supreme Court justices agreed with his claim that the law barring guns from illegal drug users violates this amendment. Further details on the decision are available from Houston Public Media, but it is known that the ruling was unanimous, indicating a strong consensus among the justices on this issue.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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