The Supreme Court decided two Second Amendment cases in June 2026.
Both rulings sided with gun owners.
United States v. Hemani
9-0Question: Whether prosecuting a marijuana user under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(3) for possessing a firearm is consistent with the Second Amendment.
Ruling, June 18, 2026: As applied to Hemani, the prosecution is inconsistent with the Second Amendment. The Court affirmed dismissal of the indictment and did not decide broader challenges to the law.
Majority: RobertsThomasAlitoGorsuchKavanaughBarrettSotomayorKaganJackson
Opinion by Justice Gorsuch. Justices Alito and Kagan concurred in the judgment only.
Wolford v. Lopez
6-3Question: Whether Hawaii may bar concealed carry permit holders from carrying on private property open to the public unless the owner gives express permission.
Ruling, June 25, 2026: Hawaii’s default rule violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. The Court reversed the Ninth Circuit.
Majority: AlitoRobertsThomasGorsuchKavanaughBarrett
Dissent: SotomayorKaganJackson
Opinion by Justice Alito. Name color shows the party of the appointing President.