Overview

• A federal appeals court ruled that a law prohibiting marijuana users from owning guns is unconstitutional.
• The decision came after a Supreme Court ruling in 2022 that set a new test for assessing firearms laws.
• The case involved a Mississippi man found with marijuana and guns during a traffic stop.
• The ruling applies to Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas but could have broader implications.
• It creates uncertainty around other firearms laws and cases like Hunter Biden's.