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

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

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion that cited a lack of historical record on laws relating to domestic violence to justify disarming abusers.

Texas judge rules against 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 —

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

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

U.S. District Judge David Counts signed another opinion Thursday 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.