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Supreme Court to Expand Gun Rights, Uphold Trans Athlete Bans

6/7/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s majority appears poised to expand gun rights while upholding bans on transgender athletes.
The Court will rule on a gun-possession ban for drug users, Hawaii’s handgun rule, and Idaho-West Virginia transgender-athlete bans.
The Trump administration defends the gun-possession provision but warns it could affect broader felony statutes.
Legal analysts say the ruling could clarify the Bruen test for challenges such as Hawaii’s property-owner authorization requirement.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court’s majority appears poised to expand gun rights while upholding bans on transgender athletes.
The Court will rule on a gun-possession ban for drug users, Hawaii’s handgun rule, and Idaho-West Virginia transgender-athlete bans.
The Trump administration defends the gun-possession provision but warns it could affect broader felony statutes.
Legal analysts say the ruling could clarify the Bruen test for challenges such as Hawaii’s property-owner authorization requirement.