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Supreme Court Upholds Maryland and Rhode Island Gun Control Laws

The Supreme Court declined to review legal challenges to Maryland's ban on certain semi-automatic weapons and Rhode Island's ban on high-capacity magazines, leaving both state laws in effect despite dissents from conservative justices who argued the bans contradict the court's 2022 decision in *Brue...

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Trump Administration Allows Sale of Devices Increasing Semi-Automatic Rifle Firing Rates

The Trump administration settled a lawsuit, allowing the sale of forced-reset triggers—devices increasing semi-automatic rifle firing rates—despite concerns from gun control groups about heightened mass shooting risks, citing the Second Amendment.

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Supreme Court Rejects Minnesota's Gun Permit Law Appeal

The Supreme Court refused to hear Minnesota's appeal of a lower court ruling that struck down a state law preventing 18-to-20-year-olds from obtaining permits to carry firearms, signaling potential challenges to similar laws nationwide.

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House Republicans Rebuke Biden's Gun Control Policies

On Second Amendment Day, House Republicans introduced a resolution condemning the Biden administration's gun control policies, praising President Trump's efforts to reverse them, and supported by at least 15 other Republicans and the NRA; the DOJ also recently repealed a Biden-era policy revoking fi...

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Georgia Bill Allows Lawsuits Against Local Gun Safety Measures

Georgia's Senate Bill 204, passed by the House 99-74, allows lawsuits against local governments for gun safety measures deemed to violate state gun rights, awarding up to $25,000 in damages; it follows a school shooting and sparked partisan debate.

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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Ghost Guns

The Supreme Court upheld a Biden-era ban on ghost guns, requiring serial numbers, sales records, and background checks for manufacturers of these untraceable firearm kits following a significant increase in ghost guns found at crime scenes (from 1,600 in 2017 to 19,000 in 2021).

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Supreme Court Upholds Maryland and Rhode Island Gun Bans

The Supreme Court refused to hear challenges to Maryland's ban on certain semi-automatic weapons and Rhode Island's ban on high-capacity magazines, leaving both laws in place; Justices Alito, Gorsuch, and Thomas dissented, while Justice Kavanaugh indicated future consideration of AR-15 restrictions.

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Supreme Court to Hear Case of Alleged USPS Racial Discrimination in Mail Delivery

The Supreme Court will decide if a Texas woman's lawsuit against the US Postal Service, alleging racial discrimination in mail delivery to her properties, can proceed, with the government arguing a 1946 law protects them from such claims.

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Supreme Court to Hear Case on USPS Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

The Supreme Court will decide whether a 1946 law protects the US Postal Service from a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in mail delivery, after a Texas realtor claimed her mail wasn't delivered for months due to her race, and a lower court allowed the suit to proceed.

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Supreme Court Upholds New York's Restrictive Gun Laws

The Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act, upholding restrictions on carrying firearms in sensitive locations and requiring applicants to demonstrate good moral character, following its June 2022 ruling that expanded concealed carry rights.

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Congress Challenges California's Gun Excise Tax

Republican lawmakers introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act to block states from imposing excise taxes on gun and ammunition sales, targeting California's new 11% tax that funds gun control programs and is facing legal challenges.

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Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Regulation

The Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration's rule regulating ghost guns, a 7-2 decision finding the ATF's rule consistent with the 1968 Gun Control Act; this impacts ghost gun manufacturers and sellers by requiring licensing, serial numbers, and background checks.

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