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The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear two cases this fall concerning AR-15 rifles. The cases challenge the constitutionality of state and local bans on the semi-automatic weapon. AR-15s are
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it will hear two cases this fall concerning AR-15 rifles. The cases challenge the constitutionality of state and local bans on the semi-automatic weapon. AR-15s are
among the most popular firearms among gun owners in the United States. The weapons have also been used in several high-profile mass shootings. Plaintiffs argue that the bans infringe on the Second
Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Defendants contend that restrictions are justified by public-safety concerns. The Court’s ruling could set a nationwide precedent for how lower courts
evaluate gun-control measures. Observers expect the decision to influence future legislative efforts at both state and federal levels.