Supreme Court Brief

Supreme Court Says Smoking Weed No Grounds For Gun Prosecution

June 18, 2026·24 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week on Supreme Court Brief, Jimmy breaks down Thursday's unanimous decision barring prosecutions of recreational marijuana users for gun possession—a major victory for weed and gun rights advocates alike.    Also this episode: Law.com litigation reporter Alyssa Aquino returns to the show to break down a recent ruling curbing suits from activist investors seeking more voting power at hedge funds.    In other news this week, a look at Thursday's decision reining in appeal waivers for criminal sentences, which have become a standard part of plea agreements signed by criminal defendants. In an 8-1 decision, the court said that those waivers should be unenforceable if they would lead to a "miscarriage of justice" that brings the judiciary into "disrepute."     Host: Jimmy Hoover Guest: Alyssa Aquino Producer: Charles Garnar

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