All articles tagged with #2nd amendment
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
A federal appeals court in California ruled that the state's ban on open carry of firearms in most urban areas is unconstitutional, citing the 2nd Amendment and historical gun rights, while upholding the permit process for open carry.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to bans on assault weapons in several blue states, including Maryland and California, indicating it may address the issue in the future. The case centered on whether the 2nd Amendment protects weapons like the AR-15, which are in common use, with the court's current majority not ready to strike down state restrictions on semi-automatic rifles.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled that a man can be prosecuted for carrying a gun in public without a permit, citing the TV series "The Wire" and invoking the "spirit of Aloha" to rebuke a U.S. Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights nationwide. The ruling stems from a 2017 case against Christopher Wilson, who had a loaded pistol without a permit in Hawaii. The court's opinion expressed that contemporary society should not be bound by the culture of the founding era and clashed with the federally-mandated lifestyle allowing citizens to carry deadly weapons. The ruling reflects Hawaii's resistance to change and challenges the U.S. Supreme Court's historical analysis, setting a new standard for interpreting gun laws.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, defends arming herself against stalkers, citing little help from the criminal justice system and the harrowing incidents she has faced. She discusses her anxiety and the necessity of protecting herself, her home, and her family, emphasizing the leniency of stalking laws. This will be featured in a new documentary titled 'TMZ Investigates: Obsessed and Dangerous: Hollywood’s Stalker Crisis' airing on FOX.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
The criminal indictment against Hunter Biden for illegal gun possession could potentially be challenged and dismissed on constitutional grounds due to the new and broader interpretation of the 2nd Amendment that has gained traction in conservative courts. Recent court rulings have expanded the scope of the 2nd Amendment, arguing that gun restrictions should only be upheld if they are consistent with early American history. Lawyers for the Biden administration are urging the Supreme Court to uphold laws that restrict gun rights for individuals who are not considered law-abiding and responsible citizens. However, legal experts suggest that Hunter Biden's indictment could be challenged based on the argument that gun possession laws should not apply to individuals with past nonviolent conduct.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem announced at the NRA convention that her 2-year-old granddaughter already owns a shotgun and a rifle. Noem also signed an executive order to protect the 2nd Amendment rights of South Dakotans.