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Supreme Court Upholds D.C. Magazine Ban Amid Gun Rights Tensions

6/9/2025

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The Supreme Court has upheld a D.C. law that bans magazines holding more than 10 rounds, sidestepping new challenges to gun rights. This ruling comes after a 2022 decision that expanded Second Amendment protections, leaving many gun owners disheartened. Additionally, the court chose not to review a Pennsylvania election case, upholding a ruling regarding mail-in ballot issues.

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The Supreme Court has upheld a D.C. law that bans magazines holding more than 10 rounds, sidestepping new challenges to gun rights. This ruling comes after a 2022 decision that expanded Second Amendment protections, leaving many gun owners disheartened. Additionally, the court chose not to review a Pennsylvania election case, upholding a ruling regarding mail-in ballot issues.