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Will ‘sigh of relief’ after US supreme court gun ruling be short-lived?

Domestic abusers still may not possess guns, but first case decided since 2022 Bruen decision likely won’t be the last

The Guardian - US

SCOTUS Dodges a Crucial Problem With Disarming People Based on Restraining Orders

The Court says "a credible threat" justifies a ban on gun possession but does not address situations where there is no such judicial finding.

Reason

Some Takeaways from Today's Rahimi Second Amendment Opinions

A few practical thoughts for future cases (all bold emphasis added): [1.] The Court solidly accepts (with only Justice Thomas dissenting) that "the Second Amendment permits the disarmament of individuals who pose a credible threat to the physical safety of others," at least after a judicial finding of such threat.…

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SCOTUS Upholds Law Barring Gun Ownership For Domestic Abusers

The decision comes amid a turbulent political debate concerning firearms, creating a challenging environment for passing new gun laws. State and federal laws prohibiting gun ownership have faced increasing scrutiny from the courts.

International Business Times

Clarence Thomas thinks domestic abusers should be allowed to carry guns

He was the lone dissent in a Supreme Court ruling that upholds a ban on firearms for domestic violence offenders

The Independent UK

U.S. Supreme Court allows gun restrictions for domestic violence suspects

Justices ruled that the federal government did not violate a Texas man’s Second Amendment rights when barring him from possessing firearms.

The Texas Tribune

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Barring Guns For Domestic Abusers

Supreme Court upholds federal law disarming domestic violence offenders, balancing public safety and gun rights.

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Supreme Court clarifies when a gun law is constitutional - Roll Call

The Supreme Court clarified on Friday how it analyses the constitutionality of a gun control law, as it upheld one federal possession ban.

Roll Call

Critics Fundamentally Misconstrue the Supreme Court's Bump Stock Ruling

The case hinged on the ATF’s statutory authority, not the Second Amendment.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Bump Stocks are not Machineguns

The Supreme Court’s Cargill ruling has broad implications.

Reason

Hunter Biden's Gun Conviction May Impact Supreme Court Appeal

Hunter Biden's gun conviction could impact a Supreme Court case on gun restrictions, potentially shaping future interpretations of federal gun laws.

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Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All Three Counts

Hunter Biden's guilty verdict in federal gun case sparks discussions on addiction, accountability, and Second Amendment rights.

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Hunter Biden's Gun Conviction Does Not Resolve a Constitutional Dispute That Pits Him Against His Father

The president's son, who faces up to 25 years in prison for conduct that violated no one's rights, can still challenge his prosecution on Second Amendment grounds.

Reason

Hunter Biden's Lawyers Seek Acquittal In Criminal Case

Latest update on Hunter Biden's criminal case as defense seeks acquittal citing Second Amendment, judge to review arguments before ruling.

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Donald Trump and Hunter Biden Face the Illogical Consequences of an Arbitrary Gun Law

Their cases illustrate the injustice of taking away people’s Second Amendment rights based on nonviolent crimes

Reason

Trump's Conviction Requires Him To Surrender His Guns. Civil Libertarians Should Be Troubled.

The former president's loss of his Second Amendment rights highlights an arbitrary restriction that applies to many people with no history of violence.

Reason

In Hawaii, Permission To Use Medical Marijuana Precludes Permission To Own a Gun

The state's gun permit policy underlines the absurdity of assuming that cannabis consumers are too dangerous to be trusted with firearms.

Roll Call

What’s at stake in Texas runoff elections on Tuesday - Roll Call

A Republican who backed a gun control measure faces a Second Amendment 'absolutist' while the GOP picks a challenger to an indicted Democrat.

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Second Amendment Roundup: Just in Time for the Supreme Court to Consider in Rahimi

The Ninth Circuit invalidates the felon gun ban for non-violent offenses with no Founding-era analogues.

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Trump Accepts NRA Endorsement, Vows To Protect Second Amendment Rights

Former President Trump accepts NRA endorsement, vows to protect Second Amendment rights, and criticizes Biden. Challenges facing NRA and upcoming debates d...

The Texas Tribune

Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention

In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.

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Former President Trump Delivers Fiery Speech On Current Issues

Former President Trump's speech addresses Second Amendment rights, border security, and economic challenges, urging supporters to take action in upcoming e...

Reason

Here Is Why a Federal Judge Rejected Hunter Biden's Second Amendment Challenge to His Gun Charges

Likening drug users to people who are "mentally ill and dangerous," the ruling says barring them from owning firearms is not unconstitutional on its face.

Reason

Ninth Circuit Panel Concludes That Some Felons May Have Second Amendment Rights

Today's U.S. v. Duarte, written by Judge Carlos Bea and joined by Judge Lawrence VanDyke, concludes that the Second Amendment protects some felons (at least after the end of their criminal sentences). The majority begins with the principle that: [The Supreme Court's decision in] Bruen instructs us to assess all…

Reason

No Second Amendment or Privacy Right Problem with California Laws Disclosing Firearms Purchaser Information to Certain Researchers

From today's decision in Doe v. Bonta, written by Judge Mary Schroeder and joined by Judges Patrick Bumatay and Salvandor Mendoza: California's DOJ maintains two databases relevant to this case. The first database relates to purchasers of firearms and applicants for CCWs. It is called the Automated Firearm System ["AFS"].…

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