As an increasing number of states provide Americans access to legal cannabis, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to debate one of the less-obvious but hugely impactful implications of this country’s growing legalization movement: gun rights. On Monday, the high court announced it would hear arguments in U.S. v. Ali Danial Hemani. This narcotics-related case could upend firearm access for millions at the request of the Trump administration. It’s a rare instance of this White House seeking to limit, rather than expand, gun ownership. With arguments scheduled for the coming year and a ruling expected in June, this case could be a major milestone for two of America’s most controversial pastimes.
‘Particularly notable’ intervention from the DOJ
At its core, U.S. v. Ali Danial Hemani questions wh