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Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Barring Guns For Domestic Abusers

Supreme Court The first day of the court's new term in Washington

The Supreme Court made a significant decision on Friday by upholding a federal law that prohibits individuals with a history of domestic abuse from owning guns. This ruling came after gun rights groups argued that the law infringed upon the Second Amendment.

The 8-1 majority decision, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the opinion, emphasized the government's authority to disarm individuals who pose a credible threat to the safety of others. This ruling is expected to reinforce existing federal gun regulations that have faced challenges following the Supreme Court's expansion of gun rights in 2022.

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