Supreme Court considering lawsuits against assault weapons bans in Illinois and Maryland
The Supreme Court of the United States is considering lawsuits against the assault weapons bans in Illinois and Maryland. The cases include parties like the Second Amendment Foundation and various private citizens. The plaintiffs argue that states and lower courts are not following Supreme Court precedent set in 2022 regarding gun control laws. Justice Clarence Thomas emphasized the importance of applying the Second Amendment based on the intentions of the founding generation.