US EditionWhat’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Battle Over Hawaii’s Gun Law
- Hawaii's gun laws, among the strictest in the U.S., are being challenged in the Supreme Court regarding firearm bans on private property open to the public, as noted in reports.
- Three residents from Maui filed a lawsuit in 2023, arguing that these laws infringe on their Second Amendment rights, according to their claims.
- Attorney Alan Beck argues that enforcing this private property rule will greatly limit self-defense rights under the Second Amendment. He expressed, 'The Second Amendment right to carry firearms for self-defense will effectively be eviscerated.'
- Chris Marvin from Everytown for Gun Safety stated that the private property restriction 'is built upon the courtesy we all grew up with' regarding carrying weapons in public.
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Justices Hear Case on Challenge to State Gun Regulations
The Supreme Court hears oral argument in Wolford v. Lopez, a case examining whether Hawaii may prohibit the carry of handguns on private property that is open to the public, such as restaurants and stores, unless the property owner gives permission.
Supreme Court Reviews Hawaii's Property Gun Law
Supreme Court Reviews Hawaii's Property Gun Law The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the controversy surrounding Hawaii's new law that limits carrying handguns on private property that is accessible to the public without explicit owner consent. The law demands clear authorization, either written or verbal, to bring a firearm onto such properties.The challengers, backed by the Trump administration, argue it's a violation of the Second Amendment ri…
Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in state gun rights case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will consider whether the Second Amendment permits states from implementing concealed carry bans on private property, such as restaurants. In the case, Wolford v. Lopez, three Hawaii residents and a local gun rights group pressed the court to consider blocking a state law that prohibits concealed carry permit holders from…
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