Assault weapons that are 'disproportionate to the need for self-defense' can be banned, 4th Circuit says
Assault weapons disproportionate to self-defense need can be banned.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, emphasizing the need for restrictions on military-style weapons beyond Second Amendment protections.
N.Y. can enforce gun bans in 'sensitive locations,' requiring 'good moral character,' court rules
A federal appeals court upheld certain gun laws in New York, including bans on firearms in specific locations and requirements for handgun owners.
The court also struck down some aspects of New York's new gun rules, such as the ban on bringing firearms into houses of worship.
Assault weapons that are 'disproportionate to the need for self-defense' can be banned, 4th Circuit says
Assault weapons disproportionate to self-defense need can be banned.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maryland's Ban on Semiautomatic Rifles
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland's ban on semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15, emphasizing the need for restrictions on military-style weapons beyond Second Amendment protections.
N.Y. can enforce gun bans in 'sensitive locations,' requiring 'good moral character,' court rules
A federal appeals court upheld certain gun laws in New York, including bans on firearms in specific locations and requirements for handgun owners.
The court also struck down some aspects of New York's new gun rules, such as the ban on bringing firearms into houses of worship.
The Biden administration will require thousands more gun dealers to run background checks on buyers
More firearms dealers in the U.S. will have to conduct background checks on buyers to close loopholes in gun sales.
President Biden emphasizes the rule's aim to prevent guns from reaching domestic abusers and felons, urging Congress for universal background checks legislation.
Judge James Ho Uses Fifth Circuit Decision To Audition For Supreme Court. Again.
Judge James Ho, appointed by Donald Trump, is angling for a position on the Supreme Court and has been using dissent and concurrence to showcase his conservative views.
Ho's latest audition reel for the High Court focuses on Second Amendment rights and he continues to write about the U.S. v. Rahimi case even though it is now in the hands of the Supreme Court.
Chicago armed robber allowed to walk free after judge rules it unconstitutional to ban felons from owning guns
A federal judge ruled that laws prohibiting felons from owning guns violate Second Amendment rights.
The case was dismissed because the judge did not find historical precedent for the ban on felons owning guns.
The judge believes that the ban imposes a greater burden on the right to bear arms than historical exclusions.
Charged with possessing his own gun, Purple Heart recipient suing NYPD for discrimination
Raffique Khan, a Purple Heart recipient and former U.S. Army member, faced discrimination and wrongful arrest while carrying a legal gun, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging denial of Second Amendment rights.
Hunter Biden requests new trial after conviction in gun case
Hunter Biden's legal team is seeking a new trial based on procedural grounds and recent Supreme Court decisions.