Second Amendment
Virginia Judge Strikes Down New Universal Gun Background Check Law
A Virginia judge has invalidated a Democratic backed gun control measure that would have expanded background check requirements for private firearm sales, marking the latest legal setback in the state’s ongoing battle over gun regulations. The ruling blocks enforcement of a law that required the Virginia State Police to conduct criminal history background checks for…
Supreme Court Weighs Whether Marijuana Users Can Be Barred From Owning Guns
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday in a case that brings together two powerful forces reshaping American law: expanded gun rights and the growing legalization of marijuana. At issue is whether a federal statute that prohibits regular users of illegal drugs from possessing firearms violates the Second Amendment. The law, which applies to all…
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Restrictions on Untraceable Firearms
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday to uphold federal regulations targeting so-called “ghost guns,” a category of untraceable firearms that can be assembled at home. In a 7-2 decision, the justices found that the regulation aligns with the 1968 Gun Control Act, overturning a lower court’s ruling that had challenged the federal agency’s authority…
Federal Agent Files Lawsuit After Gun Purchase Denial
Edmund J. Susman Jr., a seasoned federal agent tasked with protecting diplomats and investigating terrorist threats, finds himself in an unexpected legal battle. Despite holding a top-secret security clearance and years of distinguished service, Susman has been prohibited from purchasing firearms due to a nearly decade-old voluntary mental health evaluation—a ban he says violates his…
Texas Judge Temporarily Halts Biden Administration’s New Gun Background Check Rule
A federal judge in Texas has issued a temporary block on a new rule from the Biden administration that mandates background checks for gun sellers at gun shows and online. This decision follows a lawsuit initiated by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and other gun rights advocates. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk granted a preliminary injunction…
Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Permit-less Carry Bill Into Law, Effective July 1st
In a move that has sparked both fervent support and ardent opposition, Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law HB 543, which grants Floridians the right to carry a concealed firearm without obtaining a permit. This new legislation has shaken the foundation of Florida’s gun laws, as it eliminates the previous requirements of background screening…
