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The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal against Maryland's 2013 ban on assault-style rifles like the AR-15, upholding the state's ability to restrict these weapons, a decision supported by the Fourth Circuit but dissenting justices who wanted a nationwide ruling. The case highlights ongoing legal debates over gun restrictions and Second Amendment rights.
President Joe Biden, speaking at the NAACP's 115th national convention, renewed his call for Congress to ban AR-15-style rifles following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Biden emphasized the need to address gun violence and criticized Republican opposition to gun control measures. He also highlighted his broader political agenda, contrasting it with Trump's policies, and underscored the importance of protecting civil rights and social programs.
Washington State Capitol was closed to the public as Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill banning the sale of AR-15s and over 50 other types of assault weapons, making it the 10th state to enact such a ban. The law applies to the sale, manufacture, and importation of 62 different gun models but does not affect weapons that people already own. The National Rifle Association is expected to challenge the law in court.
Fox News co-host Geraldo Rivera criticized Republican politicians' remarks at the National Rifle Association (NRA) convention, calling for a ban on the AR-15 semi-automatic firearm, which is frequently used in mass shootings. A new CBS News/YouGov poll found that 62% of Americans would support such a ban. Gun control advocates have long called for more restrictive gun laws, but Republicans have opposed these policies, saying they would violate the Second Amendment. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been at least 163 mass shootings in the U.S. so far in 2023.