On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the 1968 federal statute prohibiting firearm possession by unlawful drug users cannot be applied to Ali Hemani based only on his marijuana use. The decision, authored by Justice Gorsuch, is described as narrow and leaves other disqualifiers intact. Hunter Biden's prior conviction under the same statute and subsequent pardon by President Biden remain points of reference in coverage.