Supreme Court's Decision on Gun Rights for Accused Domestic Abusers Sparks Controversy
The Supreme Court is considering whether a federal law prohibiting alleged domestic abusers from owning firearms is unconstitutional, following its 2022 ruling that established a right to bear arms outside the home. The case raises questions about the constitutionality of other existing gun restrictions, including those on felons and drug users. The court's decision will have implications for how challenges to these restrictions are handled in the future. The case involves a Texas man, Zackey Rahimi, who argues that he cannot be prosecuted under the federal gun possession law due to the Supreme Court's previous ruling. Rahimi's ex-partner obtained a restraining order against him after he allegedly assaulted her and fired a shot in the direction of a witness.