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politics4 days ago•51 min saved

Supreme Court’s 2026 Term Opens With High-Stakes Immigration and Climate Battles

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term on October 6, 2026, with a docket focused on immigration, climate change, and gun rights. Key cases include challenges to mandatory detention policies and third-country deportations, alongside a major climate lawsuit against oil giants. The term also features disputes over religious land use and military benefits, while President Trump publicly criticizes the court for previous rulings against his administration.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-litigation #gun-control #immigration-policy

world16 days ago•4 min saved

Teenager Detained After Wounding 11 in Third Turkish School Shooting of 2026

A 15-year-old student was detained after opening fire outside a vocational high school in Manisa, Turkey, injuring 11 people, two of whom are in critical condition. The incident, which occurred on September 22, 2026, marks the third school shooting in Turkey this year. Authorities have arrested the suspect’s parents and grandfather, who reportedly owned the weapon used. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed that investigations are underway regarding the weapon’s storage, parental supervision, and allegations of bullying. The attack occurred shortly after the government implemented new security protocols for the 2026-2027 academic year, following two deadly shootings in April that prompted a national crisis response.

via BBC|

#gun-control #manisa #public-safety

world-news16 days ago•21 min saved

Turkish Student Shoots 11 at Manisa School, Prompting Gun Control Scrutiny

A high school student in Turkey’s Manisa province opened fire outside a vocational school on Tuesday morning, injuring at least 11 pupils, two of whom are in critical condition. The suspect was detained, and his parents and grandfather, who owned the weapon, were also arrested. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek stated that investigations are underway regarding the weapon’s storage, parental supervision, and potential bullying. The incident follows two deadly school shootings in April that led to new security measures for the 2026-2027 academic year.

via New York Post|

#akin-gurlek #gun-control #manisa

politics21 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ: Federal handgun ban on 18–20-year-olds unconstitutional

The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that the federal prohibition on selling handguns and handgun ammunition to individuals aged 18–20 violates the Second Amendment, a non-binding opinion that prosecutors are unlikely to pursue felony charges against dealers; the ruling follows mixed circuit court outcomes on age-based gun restrictions and notes the law’s non-precedential status while highlighting the broader political and legal debate over age limits for gun purchases.

via CBS News|

#constitutional-law #doj #gun-control

world1 month ago•3 min saved

NSW to Launch Two-Phase Gun Buyback After Bondi Beach Attack

New South Wales will start a two-phase gun buyback, with Phase 1 from 2 November offering up to AUS$1,000 for eligible handguns, shotguns and rifles and a Phase 2 early next year for higher-value firearms (up to AUS$10,000). The program, funded by NSW and the federal government, aims to compensate owners under tightened gun laws enacted after the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival, with Premier Chris Minns saying the guns will be handed in and destroyed.

via BBC|

#australia #bondi-beach #gun-buyback

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Australia to launch November gun buyback after Bondi attack crackdown

New South Wales will start a gun buyback on November 2 as part of national gun-control measures after the Bondi Beach attack, including tighter licence checks, a cap of four guns per person, and compensation up to A$1,000 per surrendered handgun or rifle.

via Al Jazeera|

#australia #bondi-beach-attack #gun-buyback

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Thailand freezes new gun permits as school shooting spurs stricter controls

Thailand will halt issuing new gun permits and bar carrying licenses after a 14-year-old shooter killed eight people and himself at a Nonthaburi school, triggering a government push for tougher gun laws and measures to urge unregistered gun owners to surrender firearms, amid concerns over social-media access to guns and mental-health factors.

via BBC|

#gun-control #gun-permits #nonthaburi

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Thailand Leads ASEAN in Civilian Gun Ownership, Sparking Gun-Control Debate

Thailand has the highest estimated civilian gun ownership in ASEAN, with about 10.34 million firearms in 2017 (15.1 per 100 people), of which 6.22 million were registered and 4.12 million unregistered; the figures come from Small Arms Survey and are not 2026 data. The issue gained fresh urgency after two 2026 school shootings, prompting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to pledge tighter firearm controls, while researchers cautioned that ownership rates don’t equal how many people own guns and that unregistered firearms are hard to quantify.

via Asia News Network|

#asean #gun-control #gun-ownership

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Thai Official Killed in Office as Nation Reels From School Shooting

A gunman and former lawmaker, Chalong Riewrang, shot and killed the chair of Nonthaburi’s Provincial Administrative Organization after a money dispute, wounding the official’s driver in the process. The killing follows a deadly mass shooting at a nearby school by a 14-year-old, prompting wider calls for tighter gun controls, heightened school security, and new safety protocols. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged stricter firearm laws, with schools installing metal detectors and the Education Ministry outlining measures such as mental health screenings and emergency drills amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership.

via nbcnews.com|

#gun-control #gun-violence #nonthaburi

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Bangkok-area mass shooting leaves nine dead as Thailand considers tighter gun laws

A 14-year-old opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School and at his grandparents’ home near Bangkok, killing eight people including school staff and his grandparents, then died by suicide; a 12-year-old girl died later in hospital, bringing the toll to nine. Fourteen others were injured, with seven in critical condition, as authorities recovered eight bodies and continued investigations. The gun used was small and reportedly registered to the shooter’s grandfather. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged a new firearms law to restrict civilian gun carrying, amid Thailand’s high civilian gun ownership and past mass shootings. Schools planned to suspend classes for several days as the situation was investigated.

via Al Jazeera|

#bangkok #gun-control #gun-violence

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Thailand vows tougher gun controls after Bangkok-area shooting

A 14-year-old killed eight people and wounded 22 in a shooting near Bangkok, including five teachers at Debsirin School, before taking his own life. Authorities say the firearm belonged to the grandfather. In response, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pledged stricter gun-control laws that would restrict public carry to on-duty officials, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges in Thailand where civilian gun ownership is high.

via BBC|

#gun-control #gun-violence #public-safety

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Thai teen's school-and-home shooting near Bangkok leaves seven dead

A 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home in Nonthaburi and at Debsirin School near Bangkok, killing his grandparents and five teachers before shooting himself. Seven people were killed and 23 injured, nine of whom are in critical condition; authorities say the gunman had more than 30 bullets left. The incident, Thailand's second school shooting this year, has renewed calls for gun-control reforms, with Prime Minister Anutin pledging a new firearms law, though details remain unclear.

via BBC|

#debsirin-school #gun-control #school

crime2 months ago•203 min saved

Georgia father faces murder sentencing in landmark school-shooter case

Colin Gray faces sentencing after being convicted of murder and related charges for buying an AR-15 for his 14-year-old son, Colt Gray, who killed four people at Apalachee High School in 2024; Colt Gray was already sentenced to life in prison without parole. The verdict marks the first time a parent of a juvenile mass shooter has been found guilty of murder, and victims’ families denounced Gray’s neglect as prosecutors argued he was a proximate cause of the tragedy. The case is part of a broader push to hold parents accountable for juvenile shooters and has intensified debates over parental responsibility and gun access.

via CNN|

#crime #georgia #gun-control

law2 months ago•2 min saved

3rd Circuit Finds NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional

A Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled New Jersey's assault-weapons ban unconstitutional, marking the first federal appellate decision to strike down such bans under the Second Amendment and signaling potential Supreme Court influence as Bruen-related cases proceed; New Jersey says it will review options while lawmakers consider tighter restrictions.

via Bergen Record|

#firearms #gun-control #law

law-and-courts2 months ago•6 min saved

Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey's assault weapons ban and mag limits

A 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, in an en banc decision, ruled that New Jersey's assault weapons ban and its 10-round magazine limit violate the Second Amendment under Bruen’s historical-tradition framework, extending a lower-court ruling and signaling potential changes to the state's stringent gun regulations.

via Politico|

#assault-weapons #gun-control #judiciary