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4th Circuit: COVID-19 discrimination, torture petition, gun smuggling, more
COVID-19 discrimination — torture petition — gun smuggling
Supreme Court to consider whether pot smokers may own guns
The Supreme Court said it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns.
Appeals court keeps NY gun restrictions in place, including Times Square and subway ban
A federal appeals court has effectively upheld a state law in New York that bars firearms in “sensitive” locations including Times Square.
4th Circuit: Second Amendment; torture; cellphone search; more
Second Amendment — torture — cellphone search
Delaware court strikes down gun law for under-21 buyers
A Delaware judge ruled the state’s gun law raising the purchase age to 21 unconstitutional, restoring firearm access for residents 18 to 20.
US appeals court blocks NM 7-day waiting period on gun purchases
A federal court ruled that New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period on gun purchases likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
Judge upholds Rhode Island’s open-carry gun permit law
A federal judge ruled Rhode Island's gun permit system doesn't violate the Second Amendment, rejecting a lawsuit by gun owners over open-carry restrictions.
MD Supreme Court upholds law barring guns after felony-level convictions
Maryland’s top court ruled a state law banning felons from owning guns is constitutional, citing U.S. Supreme Court precedent and public safety concerns.
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website following criticism
A list of “ sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears on the Department of Homeland Security's website after receiving widespread criticism.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to MD assault weapons ban, but issue may be back soon
A split Supreme Court rejected a pair of gun rights cases, including a challenge to a Maryland ban on assault weapons.
Court affirms ban on brass knuckles, says right to bear arms doesn’t fit
A court says there is no constitutional right to possess brass knuckles in Michigan, a weapon typically associated with violent ambushes.
Full 4th Circuit will hear challenge to Maryland’s assault weapons ban
The entire 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on assault-style weapons.
