Supreme Court considering lawsuits against assault weapons bans in Illinois and Maryland

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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.

Key Points

  • SCOTUS to decide on cert for cases challenging assault weapons bans
  • Plaintiffs claim states and lower courts are ignoring Supreme Court precedent from 2022
  • Importance of applying Second Amendment rights based on founding era intentions

Pros

  • Potential for the Supreme Court to consider cases challenging assault weapons bans
  • Emphasis on Second Amendment protection for commonly owned firearms

Cons

  • Uncertainty of whether the cases will be granted cert by the Supreme Court