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Supreme Court Backs State Assault Weapons Bans, Fuels Debate

6/2/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to review Maryland and Rhode Island's bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, reinforcing state regulations. Dissenting justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch emphasized the need to confront Second Amendment rights, especially regarding the widely used AR-15 rifle, igniting ongoing debates about gun control in America.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to review Maryland and Rhode Island's bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, reinforcing state regulations. Dissenting justices Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch emphasized the need to confront Second Amendment rights, especially regarding the widely used AR-15 rifle, igniting ongoing debates about gun control in America.