WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons.
The court did not elaborate on the denial, as is typical. It would have been unusual for the justices to take up a case at this point, since a lower court is still weighing it. The Supreme Court is also considering an appeal over a similar law in Illinois. It did not act Monday on that case, which could be another avenue to take up the issue.
The Maryland plaintiffs, including gun rights groups, argued that semi-automatic weapons like the AR-15 are among the most popular firearms in the country and banning them runs afoul of the Second Amendment, especially after a landmark Supreme Court decision expanding gun rights in 2022. That ruling changed the test for evaluating whether gun laws are constitutional and has upended gun laws around the country.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
250,000 Afghan children need education, food and homes after returning from Pakistan, says NGOMother charged in death of 14Prince Harry confirms he is now a US residentTom Schwartz rates Las Vegas kiss with Scheana Shay a FIVE as he brands it 'weird': 'So platonic'J.K. Dobbins signs with Chargers, continuing the trend of former Ravens heading to LAAn earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damageRuud beats Thompson for tourRap artist GloRilla has been charged with drunken driving in GeorgiaFree agency left the Ravens with holes to fill as NFL draft nears, especially on the offensive lineA Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant and with 3 kids
2.8638s , 6502.3359375 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons ,Cultural Compass news portal