Opportunity To Take Down a Major Plank of Marijuana Prohibition

NORML believes that responsible cannabis consumers should not face federal prosecution simply for exercising their Second Amendment rights. Soon, we will seek to advocate before the nation’s highest court as an amicus curiae (friend of the court) to ensure that the voices of responsible cannabis consumers are heard.

For years, NORML has urged courts to strike down this overtly unconstitutional prohibition. Members of the NORML Legal Committee have participated as amicus curiae counsel in two key appellate cases — one before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and another before the Fifth Circuit — both of which held that an individual’s lawful cannabis use does not negate their constitutional right to bear arms. Other courts have reached similar conclusions.

Now, the U.S. Department of Justice is appealing one of those rulings and asking the Supreme Court to weigh in. NORML will be seeking leave to file an amicus brief in this critical case to ensure that the rights of responsible cannabis consumers are defended at the highest level.

Importantly, no attorneys involved in NORML’s amicus efforts receive any compensation.They volunteer their time and expertise to advance the cause of justice. It is a labor of love.

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For more than five decades, NORML has fought tirelessly for the rights of responsible cannabis consumers. But these efforts depend on your support.

Your contribution today ensures that we can continue to challenge unconstitutional laws and make our collective voice heard in courtrooms and legislatures nationwide. 

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Together, we can help bring an end to one of the most irrational and harmful remnants of federal prohibition and continue to fight for cannabis freedom.