Second Amendment
Supreme Court narrows gun law for marijuana users
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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that federal prosecutors violated the Second Amendment by charging a Texas man with illegal firearm possession for using marijuana. The decision in United States v. Hemani limits the reach of a 1968 law banning gun ownership by unlawful drug users. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion, stressing its narrow scope.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed legislation prohibiting so-called assault firearms. In her signing statement, she acknowledged the measure covers some hunting models and pledged to clarify the language. The move follows recent Democratic control of the state government.
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the end of a 34-year policy designating US military installations as gun-free zones. In a video statement on April 2, 2026, he declared, “That ends today,” and signed a memorandum allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms off duty. The change overrides state firearm regulations and presumes such requests are necessary for personal protection.
Pro-gun organizations have launched a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the 1934 National Firearms Act's regulations on silencers and short-barreled firearms are unconstitutional following a recent legislative change. The suit, dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Lawsuit,' seeks to eliminate longstanding restrictions and the associated federal registry. It comes after Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, which removes a $200 tax on these items starting in 2026.