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Courts in State of Disarray' on Law Disarming Felons

The federal law prohibiting gun possession by certain groups is under threat due to recent Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

Supreme Court's Gun Rulings Leave Baffled Judges Asking for Help

The Supreme Court's Second Amendment decisions have created confusion among lower courts trying to apply a historical tradition test for gun laws.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 massacre

The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, citing the administration not following federal law in the decision.

Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional

The Illinois gun ban was found unconstitutional due to infringement on the Second Amendment rights of citizens.

NY AG James Takes Action to Regulate Gun Sales

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition advocating for stronger gun regulation to enhance public safety and uphold second amendment rights.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Cases on High-Powered Rifles and Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court declined to hear Second Amendment challenges on high-powered guns and felons possessing guns, indicating a reluctance to revisit gun-related cases in the current term.

Courts in State of Disarray' on Law Disarming Felons

The federal law prohibiting gun possession by certain groups is under threat due to recent Supreme Court interpretations of the Second Amendment.

Supreme Court's Gun Rulings Leave Baffled Judges Asking for Help

The Supreme Court's Second Amendment decisions have created confusion among lower courts trying to apply a historical tradition test for gun laws.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 massacre

The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, citing the administration not following federal law in the decision.

Judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban as unconstitutional

The Illinois gun ban was found unconstitutional due to infringement on the Second Amendment rights of citizens.

NY AG James Takes Action to Regulate Gun Sales

New York AG Letitia James leads a coalition advocating for stronger gun regulation to enhance public safety and uphold second amendment rights.

Supreme Court Won't Hear Cases on High-Powered Rifles and Disarming Felons

The Supreme Court declined to hear Second Amendment challenges on high-powered guns and felons possessing guns, indicating a reluctance to revisit gun-related cases in the current term.
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Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

Don't Open Carry a Gun in These States

Americans are deeply divided over gun ownership, balancing perceived safety with associated risks.

If You Open Carry a Gun in These States, You Might End Up in Jail

Gun ownership is deeply ingrained in American culture, with significant implications for state laws and individual responsibilities.

The True Costs of America's Gun Obsession

America leads the world in gun ownership, influencing political candidates and societal debates while neglecting broader consequences beyond immediate outcomes of gun use.

Two-Thirds of This State's Residents Are Gun Owners

Women are increasingly buying guns for personal protection amid safety concerns.
Gun ownership has reached 40% among Americans, with significant increases among women.

Kamala Harris, gun owner, talks firearms at debate

Harris's gun ownership counters Trump's claims of her wanting to confiscate firearms, emphasizing personal safety as a reason for her ownership.

Here's What Nearly Three Decades of American Gun Sales Tells Us

There is a significant concern that loosening gun laws could endanger community safety, particularly for children, amidst rising gun ownership.

Don't Open Carry a Gun in These States

Americans are deeply divided over gun ownership, balancing perceived safety with associated risks.

If You Open Carry a Gun in These States, You Might End Up in Jail

Gun ownership is deeply ingrained in American culture, with significant implications for state laws and individual responsibilities.

The True Costs of America's Gun Obsession

America leads the world in gun ownership, influencing political candidates and societal debates while neglecting broader consequences beyond immediate outcomes of gun use.

Two-Thirds of This State's Residents Are Gun Owners

Women are increasingly buying guns for personal protection amid safety concerns.
Gun ownership has reached 40% among Americans, with significant increases among women.
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Hawaii gun licensing rules for now

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Hawaii case regarding gun rights, emphasizing the need for clearer Second Amendment protections.

The Supreme Court Upheld a Law Disarming Domestic Abusers

The Supreme Court ruled that the government can take guns from individuals under restraining orders for domestic violence, emphasizing limits to Second Amendment rights.

Judges topple gun restrictions as courts chart an uncertain path forward

Federal courts are increasingly ruling against state gun restrictions following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, leading to significant challenges for gun regulations.

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring guns for domestic abusers, reinforcing similar regulations post-2022 gun rights expansion.

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of appellate decision on youths carrying guns

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of a ruling blocking a Pennsylvania ban on youths carrying guns during emergencies, influenced by recent precedent.

Minnesota's age restriction to carry handguns is unconstitutional, court rules

Minnesota's law banning 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying guns in public has been deemed unconstitutional.

Supreme Court rejects challenge to Hawaii gun licensing rules for now

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Hawaii case regarding gun rights, emphasizing the need for clearer Second Amendment protections.

The Supreme Court Upheld a Law Disarming Domestic Abusers

The Supreme Court ruled that the government can take guns from individuals under restraining orders for domestic violence, emphasizing limits to Second Amendment rights.

Judges topple gun restrictions as courts chart an uncertain path forward

Federal courts are increasingly ruling against state gun restrictions following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, leading to significant challenges for gun regulations.

Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from owning guns in major Second Amendment ruling

The Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring guns for domestic abusers, reinforcing similar regulations post-2022 gun rights expansion.

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of appellate decision on youths carrying guns

Supreme Court orders reconsideration of a ruling blocking a Pennsylvania ban on youths carrying guns during emergencies, influenced by recent precedent.

Minnesota's age restriction to carry handguns is unconstitutional, court rules

Minnesota's law banning 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying guns in public has been deemed unconstitutional.
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Top news stories of 2024

Key news stories in 2024 include legal rulings on gun rights, law school rankings, and controversies surrounding judicial conduct.

Start-up putting ammo vending machines in grocery stores plans to grow

The introduction of automated ammo kiosks in grocery stores raises concerns about public health and impulsive purchases.
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Your Right to Open Carry Stops at These State Borders

Open carry at polling places raises significant concerns about voter intimidation, sparking divisive debate in Michigan.

High Capacity Magazines Are Illegal in These States

The main focus of American gun ownership is self-defense, despite the risks posed by high-capacity magazines in mass shootings.

Gun owners up in arms about Morgan Hill hiking concealed carry fees

The new gun permit renewal fee in Morgan Hill could limit access to Second Amendment rights due to high costs.

Bikinis, Surfboards, and Battle-Axes? Hawaii Loosens Long-Strict Weapons Laws After Supreme Court Ruling

Hawaii's new weapons laws, influenced by Supreme Court rulings, allow more open carry, raising both cultural awareness and public safety concerns.

Here's the Gun Law Grade for Every State

Gun laws in the U.S. vary by state due to the Second Amendment, with states having different levels of gun control legislation based on political preferences.

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms.

Your Right to Open Carry Stops at These State Borders

Open carry at polling places raises significant concerns about voter intimidation, sparking divisive debate in Michigan.

High Capacity Magazines Are Illegal in These States

The main focus of American gun ownership is self-defense, despite the risks posed by high-capacity magazines in mass shootings.

Gun owners up in arms about Morgan Hill hiking concealed carry fees

The new gun permit renewal fee in Morgan Hill could limit access to Second Amendment rights due to high costs.

Bikinis, Surfboards, and Battle-Axes? Hawaii Loosens Long-Strict Weapons Laws After Supreme Court Ruling

Hawaii's new weapons laws, influenced by Supreme Court rulings, allow more open carry, raising both cultural awareness and public safety concerns.

Here's the Gun Law Grade for Every State

Gun laws in the U.S. vary by state due to the Second Amendment, with states having different levels of gun control legislation based on political preferences.

Defying California law, Shasta County supervisors vote to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors in California voted to allow concealed weapons in local government buildings, defying state gun laws that ban guns in sensitive places.
The board considers the state gun law unconstitutional and believes it infringes upon the people's right to bear arms.
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David Weiss Dons His "Let's Go Brandon" Frame - emptywheel

The prosecution aims to use Alexander Smirnov's firearms to establish evidence of bias related to his false information to the FBI.
#legal-interpretation

Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence.

Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.

Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Era Ban on Gun Bump Stocks

The Supreme Court struck down the ban on bump stocks, ruling the Trump administration overstepped its authority, hindering efforts to tackle gun violence.

Trump Judge Rules Guns Are Sort Of Like Airbags. Nice, Murderous Airbags.

Republican judges often dismiss crucial gun regulations, misinterpreting the Second Amendment, despite evident societal risks involved in widespread weapon ownership.
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Weapons That Are Against American Law, and Surprising Ones That Aren't

Firearm ownership in the U.S. remains surprisingly broad, with few types of weapons illegal outside of nuclear, biological, and chemical categories.

In Talking About Freedom,' Harris Hopes She Has a Winning Message on Guns

Vice President Kamala Harris is reshaping the Democratic approach to gun safety by balancing Second Amendment rights with a push for an assault weapons ban.

Letters: Transparency needed

Del Puerto Water District's reservoir project lacks inclusivity and transparency for local communities, particularly underrepresented populations.
Residents of affected areas should have a voice in infrastructure changes, especially in diverse regions.
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Supreme Court upholds 1994 NY gun law to protect domestic violence victims

U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal gun control law protecting domestic violence victims.

It's no longer a crime to carry a switchblade in Massachusetts. Here's why.

The Massachusetts court ruled that the ban on switchblades violates the Second Amendment, recognizing them as lawful arms for self-defense.

Supreme Court upholds 1994 NY gun law to protect domestic violence victims

U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal gun control law protecting domestic violence victims.

It's no longer a crime to carry a switchblade in Massachusetts. Here's why.

The Massachusetts court ruled that the ban on switchblades violates the Second Amendment, recognizing them as lawful arms for self-defense.
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Federal judge rules California's switchblade ban is lawful

California's switchblade ban is deemed constitutional by a federal judge, distinguishing them as unusual weapons not protected by the Second Amendment.

California law bars non-residents from carrying a gun. Does that violate the Second Amendment?

Gun rights group sues California over out-of-state gun carrying ban, citing Second Amendment violation.
#supreme-court

Opinion | The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge

The Supreme Court faced a dilemma on gun rights precedent, with most justices choosing not to apply it to preserve the Court's integrity.

Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue?

The Supreme Court rules against false arrests for free speech and works on Second Amendment case, YSL trial is anything but normal.

Opinion | The Supreme Court Steps Back From the Edge

The Supreme Court faced a dilemma on gun rights precedent, with most justices choosing not to apply it to preserve the Court's integrity.

Law Firm Summer Bonuses Have Started... Will They Continue?

The Supreme Court rules against false arrests for free speech and works on Second Amendment case, YSL trial is anything but normal.
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