
Guns, Drugs, Hunter Biden, and the Selectively Long Arm of the Law
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Exploring the Unconstitutionality of a Federal Law and the Challenges of DOJ's Approach
This chapter discusses a recent Fifth Circuit case where the court held unconstitutional a federal law that prevents unlawful users of controlled substances from owning a firearm. It examines the argument comparing cannabis use to alcohol use in relation to the Second Amendment and considers the implications for future cases including Hunter Biden's. It also highlights the DOJ's determination to pursue felony violations regardless of constitutional defenses.
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