US EditionClarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court for Punting on Legality of AR-15 Ban
- On Monday, Justice Clarence Thomas expressed strong criticism after the Supreme Court chose not to review a challenge to Maryland's 2013 statute prohibiting the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic weapons.
- The Court's refusal followed a 10-5 ruling by the Fourth Circuit upholding the ban, with some justices and pro-gun groups urging review due to concerns about judicial courage and Second Amendment rights.
- Thomas wrote a dissent stating the Fourth Circuit wrongly placed the burden on challengers and questioned how Maryland's ban aligns with Supreme Court precedent.
- Justice Kavanaugh echoed doubts about the lower court's ruling and indicated the Supreme Court will likely address the AR-15 issue within the next term or two.
- The decision delays addressing a question critical to tens of millions of lawful AR-15 owners, prompting the pro-gun group to vow further litigation against firearm bans nationwide.
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Clarence Thomas Blasts the Supreme Court’s Second Amendment Punt
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Denver GazetteClarence Thomas blasts Supreme Court for punting on legality of AR-15 ban
Justice Clarence Thomas blasted the Supreme Court on Monday for declining to take up a case challenging Maryland’s law banning “assault weapons,” which specifically targets the AR-15 firearm. The high court denied a petition to hear a case brought by…
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