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Supreme Court to hear arguments over ‘ghost gun’ regulation - Roll Call

The Biden administration will defend its regulation of so-called “ghost guns” before the Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday.

Roll Call · Oct 7, 2024

What is the firearms form at the center of Hunter Biden’s gun trial?

Prosecutors say Hunter Biden lied on the paperwork for a gun purchase in 2018 when he said he wasn’t using drugs

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024

Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump-era ‘bump stock’ rule - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether the federal government can ban devices known as “bump stocks.”

Roll Call · Feb 27, 2024

Why Illinois’ new assault weapons ban might not hold up in court

“It seems highly likely there would be justices inclined to strike down the law,” said Eric Ruben, a law professor and expert on gun issues. “Whether there are five is another question.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023

Court rulings wipe out gun laws in wake of Supreme Court decision

Federal judges have struck down gun restrictions in the months since a Supreme Court decision that expanded Second Amendment rights, and experts say there is likely more to come.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

Court rulings wipe out gun laws in wake of Supreme Court decision

Judges have struck down gun restrictions since a June decision by the court, while expressing uncertainty over how to interpret the ruling.

Roll Call · Oct 19, 2022