Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Abusers
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The US Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns in an 8-1 decision, affirming the law's constitutionality and marking a victory for the Biden administration. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that firearm laws have historically targeted those who pose threats to others, while Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, arguing the decision risks broader Second Amendment rights.
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