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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lindsay Whitehurst

Supreme Court seems likely to strike down Hawaii's restrictions on guns in stores and hotels

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The Supreme Court seemed likely to strike down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns into stores Tuesday in the justices' latest firearm case since their landmark decision expanding Second Amendment rights.

The Trump administration backed the challenge to the law barring guns in places like malls and hotels unless the property owner specifically allows them. It's sometimes referred to as a “vampire rule," for its permission requirement.

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