Second Amendment

  • Supreme Court Rejects Federal Ban On Gun ‘Bump Stocks’

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declared a federal ban on “bump stock” devices unlawful. These devices enable semiautomatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. The justices, in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Justice Clarence Thomas, upheld a lower court’s decision favoring Michael Cargill, a gun shop owner and gun rights advocate from…

  • These Are The High-Stakes Cases The Supreme Court Still Needs To Decide

    As the current Supreme Court term nears its conclusion, pivotal cases ranging from presidential immunity to abortion rights to gun regulations remain unresolved, poised to significantly influence legal precedents across the United States. The court, which has already heard 61 cases this term, has yet to deliver judgments on 29, with anticipated decisions slated for…

  • Justice Clarence Thomas Misses Session Without Explanation, Sparks Speculation About His Well-Being

    Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was noticeably absent from session on Monday, April 15, without any explanation. His absence has raised questions among court observers about his well-being and the reason for failing to show up in court. Chief Justice John Roberts made the announcement regarding Thomas’s absence, stating that the justice would still be…

  • In Colorado, Semiautomatic Firearm Ban Passes House, Heads to Senate

    Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House approved a bill on Sunday aimed at banning the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. This legislative stride marks a notable development, particularly after a similar bill met a swift demise at the hands of Democrats last year. The bill, endorsed with a 35-27 vote, is now en route to the Democratic-led…

  • Missouri has some of the weakest gun laws in the US. Here’s how that is impacting the Kansas City shooting investigation

    The article, by Ashley R. Williams and Josh Campbell, highlights the fact that Missouri lacks key gun violence prevention laws and that the State has repealed a purchase permit law, leading to a rise in gun homicides. The writers argue that