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The Supreme Court is considering whether the government can prohibit individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders from owning firearms. Research shows that women are five times more likely to be killed when their abuser has access to a gun. Kelly Roskam, director of law and policy at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, discusses the impact of gun policies on domestic violence.
An 84-year-old white homeowner, Andrew Lester, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal action after shooting a Black teenager, Ralph Yarl, who mistakenly came to his Kansas City home. The trial is scheduled for October 2024. Yarl, who was sent to pick up his twin siblings but had the wrong address, testified that he was shot in the head and arm by Lester after reaching out to grab the storm door. The incident has sparked national debates about gun policies and race in America.
Tampa International Airport warns travelers that bringing a gun through a checkpoint is still a crime, even with a permit, and could result in up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine, and up to six months probation. The airport has seen a 26% increase in gun seizures from January to June, and fines for those caught with a weapon at the checkpoint can go up to $14,950 for the first offense. TSA Federal Security Director Kirk Skinner advises travelers to check their belongings to make sure there is no firearm in there.
North Carolina GOP delegates voted to censure Sen. Thom Tillis for his support of policies that they believe violate the GOP platform, including LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and gun violence. Tillis' work on the Respect For Marriage Act, which enshrined protections for same-sex and interracial marriages in federal law, was criticized by some delegates. The vote cannot remove Tillis from office, but supporters hope it sends a message of dissatisfaction. Some state legislators criticized the decision, saying it creates more divisions within the party ahead of an election year when party unity will be paramount.