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    4 months ago

    “Thomas said in his opinion in the case that he would like to “dispose” of a 1962 ruling that struck down a California law that criminalized being addicted to narcotics, reported Newsweek.”

    Should this be interpreted literally?

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        4 months ago

        I’m looking at it more like the literal usage of the word “addicted”.

        Like, even if an addict legitimately quits, they still might feel addicted for many years later. Is that illegal? 🤔