Supreme Court Grapples with Gun Rights and Domestic Abuse
TL;DR
The Supreme Court, with its conservative supermajority, seemed inclined to rule that the government may disarm individuals under domestic violence restraining orders, despite their previous decisions expanding gun rights. Justices who have historically pushed against restrictions on gun ownership appeared sympathetic to limits for people under such orders.
Topics:nationlaw-and-politics#domestic-violence#gun-ownership#law-and-politics#restraining-orders#second-amendment#supreme-court
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