The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal gun law 18 USC 922 G3 is unconstitutional as applied to nonviolent marijuana users. The court found that the government failed to demonstrate a historical tradition of disarming such individuals, distinguishing this case from historical laws concerning the mentally ill, dangerous individuals, or intoxication. This decision specifically addresses the application of the law to individuals like Paulo Connelly, who were indicted for firearm possession while being nonviolent marijuana users.
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