"Supreme Court Divided Over Bump Stock Ban in Gun Attachment Case"

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging the Trump-era ban on bump stocks for firearms, focusing on whether a bump stock qualifies as a "machine gun" under federal law. The dispute centers on statutory interpretation and the authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to outlaw bump stocks. The case, known as Garland v. Cargill, arose after the ATF reversed its position on bump stocks following the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting, leading to conflicting decisions in federal appeals courts. The Biden administration appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that bump stocks meet the definition of a machine gun, while Cargill's lawyers contend that the statute is ambiguous and should be interpreted in their favor. A decision is expected by the end of June.