Texas judge rules again disarming those under protective orders

Texas judge rules again disarming those under protective orders

A Texas federal judge declared it was unconstitutional to disarm someone who is under a protective order, setting into motion a likely legal fight over who can possess firearms — a move that advocates say could have wide-ranging impacts on…

Texas judge rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights

By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneNov. 14, 2022“Texas judge rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Tex…

Texas judge rules that disarming those under protective orders violates the Second Amendment

A domestic violence victim's risk of death is five times higher if their abuser has access to a firearm.

Judge David Counts rules that disarming those under protective orders violates their Second Amendment rights

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion last week that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers. Advocates fear the ruling will put more victims in harm’s way.