SCOTUS expands gun rights in two landmark rulings on concealed carry and drug users
TL;DR
Two June 2026 Supreme Court rulings broaden gun rights: Wolford v. Lopez bars Hawaii’s approach that effectively bans concealed carry, while U.S. v. Hemani invalidates the federal ban on gun ownership by lawful drug users, reflecting a pro‑Second Amendment shift under Bruen and signaling that future gun regulations must have a solid historical pedigree and be appropriately targeted.
- In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users The Conversation
- Supreme Court Overturns Hawaii Gun Law The New York Times
- Supreme Court rolls back limits on carrying guns on private property open to public ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- US Supreme Court expands Second Amendment rights, eyes more gun cases Reuters
- Supreme Court bars 'vampire rules' on gun ownership NPR
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